NASA's Kepler mission continues to strengthen the case for life on other planets. But, let's not forget that the good spaceship Earth is a closed system, with finite air, water, land and food. Let's take good care of our home. Trading in our planet for a shiny new one is not an option.

Within me there's a scientist

That knows we're not alone

Within me there's a host that seeks

To have a perfect Home

No matter the number

Of other "Earths"

Spread among the stars

To escape the mess

Right here we make

We'd have to run too far...

-DeRicki