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Our Beautiful Earth

December 22, 2014 by Scooter in the Sticks 18 Comments

Deep in the holiday season the world still turns with it’s tapestry of good and evil.  A video crossed my digital desk that reflects the our physical world, at times transcending the noise and chaos for a few moments, and at others providing a mesmerizing look at our collective influence on the planet.

The Baum Foundation, an organization committed to improving people’s lives through programs in the arts, education and environment, presents a video by director and composer, Kenji Williams, who compiled views from NASA and other sources of the Bella Gaia, our beautiful Earth. Give yourself a gift by watching and for a few minutes soaring through the heavens.

This video was supported by NASA, the Baum Foundation, the Foundation for Global Community, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and is a production of Remedy Arts, LLC.

Please enjoy and share this unique view of the Earth and its environment with those you know.

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  1. RichardM says

    December 22, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Thank you, that was nice…

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 22, 2014 at 9:23 pm

      What is it about space that makes me feel like a kid. I wish I could live long enough to travel up there…

      Reply
  2. mq01 says

    December 22, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    happy holidays!

    Reply
  3. VStarLady says

    December 22, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Spectacular compilation … It is one thing to know it … it is another to see it!

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      A picture is worth a thousand words….

      Reply
  4. Tom Graham says

    December 23, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Oh my, what a ride. Thank you.
    Tom

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      It resurrects dreams of being an astronaut. Or has me wanting to watch Star Trek..

      Reply
  5. Robert Wilson says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Thanks for that. Happy Holidays.

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      Happy Holidays to you Robert!

      Reply
  6. David+Masse says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:18 am

    What a nice visual gift. Thank you.

    Merry Christmas to you and Kim.

    Please extend my wishes to Paul when you see him.

    David

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Merry Christmas to you and your family David. I’ll pass on the holiday wishes to Paul.

      Reply
  7. Chris says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Beautiful, than you!

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      It’s a beautiful world.

      Reply
  8. Lynne says

    December 24, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Thanks for sharing! Happy holidays to you.

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      December 24, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      And holiday wishes to you and Robert!

      Reply
  9. Pamela K. says

    December 24, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Awww, the many wonders of space and time. Always holds my eyes and heart fixed to images like the video you featured. Enjoyed it so much! Thank you!
    I trust all is well with You and Yours this Christmas Eve. May your days be ever merry with all the sounds, the sights, and flavors that are Christmas.

    Christmas Miracles DO Happen!
    by Pamela K. 2014.

    Twas the night before Christmas
    and all that I knew
    was I needed a Boondock,
    and maybe a view.

    So I set out by day
    and into the night,
    nary a single place
    was in sight!

    Then what did my weary-eyes
    suddenly see?
    A light in the distance
    calling to me!

    “Head here!” It said softly
    as I rubbed my tired eyes.
    So was it a Gift,
    Or was it just lies?

    “Keep going!” It said,
    in a much stronger voice,
    “Follow my lead
    and you will rejoice!”

    My mind didn’t fully
    let it sink in…
    my thoughts were all spinning
    as I started to grin.

    So follow I did
    and there just ahead
    was the perfect place
    to lay down my head!

    Twas a lake with a view!
    Plus night-sounds to hear.
    And later comes by
    a sweet little Deer.

    “Oh NO!” I exclaim!
    It’s a Reindeer at that!
    “Rudolph…
    Is that you in the path?”

    “Yes, Tis I,
    who guided your sled.
    Safely to here
    to lay down your head.”

    And so it is true…
    if you see a bright light
    shining before you
    in the distance of night.

    Follow its wisdom
    and let it unfold
    the Gift that is Christmas
    for you to behold!

    Merry Christmas,
    Happy Hanukkah,
    And Happiest of Holidays To You and Yours!

    Reply
  10. Steve Williams says

    December 24, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Thank you for sharing your holiday message.

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:54 am

      No Vespas but who cares.
      What happened to close ups of Australia and other Pacific countries . That would have completed a great video! Thanks for posting and Happy New Year to you and your family Steve.

      Reply

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