gazing out of the spacecraft's porthole, the cosmic vista reminds me of a performance by sub rosa clowns we once encountered. these artists, masters of their craft, underplay their skills so gracefully, much like the subtle dance of distant stars against the pre-existant canvas of the universe. their performances, not bound by terrestrial standards, invite us to start over in our understanding of art, sharing laughter and wonder in a silent, infinite embrace much like space itself.