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Grand Rants ^ | 09-15-11 | Stoutcat

Posted on 09/15/2011 11:13:11 AM PDT by Stoutcat

Astronaut and blogger Ron Garan is coming home after nearly six months in space. Reflecting on his preparation for his trip, he writes:

“As I prepared to leave for final launch preparations, I experienced an interesting phenomenon. Realizing that leaving Houston starts me on a journey that will take me off the planet for six months, I started to take note of things that I will not experience for half a year. Whether it’s a flock of birds against the sunset or early morning mist on the water of Clear Lake, or a million other things that define the beauty of life on our planet, I experienced a profound appreciation for the gift of the beauty of our world. I will miss a great many experiences that I normally take for granted, but I also look forward to the new experiences that define the beauty of life off the planet.”

Not only does Mr. Garan write a fascinating narrative, he also posts some gorgeous photos of Earth from space...

(Excerpt) Read more at grandrants.wordpress.com ...


TOPICS: Astronomy; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: iss; rongaran; spacestation

1 posted on 09/15/2011 11:13:17 AM PDT by Stoutcat
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To: Stoutcat
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Why?

2 posted on 09/15/2011 11:20:14 AM PDT by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)
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To: humblegunner

Pretty pictures?


3 posted on 09/15/2011 11:26:14 AM PDT by Stoutcat (I aim to misbehave)
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To: Stoutcat

Post the pretty pictures here.


4 posted on 09/15/2011 11:27:51 AM PDT by humblegunner (The kinder, gentler version...)
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To: humblegunner
"Astronaut and blogger Ron Garan..."

Proof that one human can simultaneously embody both the finest and basest of qualities.
5 posted on 09/16/2011 8:37:23 AM PDT by shibumi (Goi! Rode, Goi!)
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