Music by R.E.M.
FOOTNOTE: Happy Memorial Day
![]() ![]() The Hollow Earth TheoryPopularized by adventure, fantasy, and sci-fi literature, Hollow Earth theories advance the notion that Earth has a hollow interior and, possibly, a habitable inner surface. Although direct knowledge of Earth's structure extends only 15 m (24 km) down—the deepest humans have ever drilled—the Hollow Earth hypothesis has long been refuted by the modern understanding of planet formation. However, in ancient times, subterranean realms seemed plausible and became linked with what religious concepts? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)Launched in 1936 in Germany, the Hindenburg was the largest rigid airship ever constructed and was promoted by the Nazis as a symbol of national pride. It started the first commercial air service across the North Atlantic and made several trips to the Americas. On one such trip, the hydrogen-filled airship violently and unexpectedly exploded in flames and crashed in New Jersey, killing 35 of the 97 people on board. What non-flammable gas was originally supposed to provide the airship's lift? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758)Robespierre was one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He was elected to the National Assembly in 1789 and became an influential orator. After calling for the execution of the king in 1792, he led the Jacobins and the Committee of Public Safety in establishing the Reign of Terror, during which hundreds of thousands of political opponents were arrested and thousands were guillotined. In 1794, he was overthrown and executed. What was his role in the Cult of the Supreme Being? More... Discuss |
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Definition: | (adjective) (Of soil) soft and watery. |
Synonyms: | boggy, marshy, miry, mucky, muddy, quaggy, sloughy, soggy, swampy, waterlogged, sloppy |
Usage: | The grass began to get squashy, and Kala Nag's feet sucked and squelched as he put them down. |
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8 comments:
Wow, this video is beautifully done Patty, and the music u chose really fit the mood of these incredible images. Again, thank u for sharing ur own personal photos... -EZ
Thank You EZ. As I told you, the personal images are from my Mom's funeral. The video moves on to pain and sorrow around the world...then ends with a message of Hope.
I still can't believe Rosie might have viewed my video. I'm walking on sunshine!
~Patty
Patty, this is heart-wrenching and beautiful. A montage which clearly depicts the universal nature of suffering. And that stone with the message of Hope, that gorgeous rose remind us to work for a better day.
Well-done! I hope many people view your video.
I've tagged you over at my place for a frivolous meme.
Patty this is amazing and sad all in one. You did a great job.
Came here from San Merideth's wonderful blog.
Yes, you're right. So right.
It's the ``tears of the clown'' syndrome.
San, thank you for seeing what I was trying to show with the video. Your encouragement is always appreciated.
I'll let you know when I've completed my meme. This should be fun...and revealing.
Anonymous....thank you for the visit and the comment. I'm glad you liked the video. Come back any time.
David, you are so right. San does have a wonderful blog.
I've visited your blog many times and left comments. Your posts, with the whimsical notes, are so refreshing.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. You have no idea how honored I feel.
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