Tuesday, December 25, 2018

The original Earthrise picture

From Astronomy Picture of the Day on Christmas Eve
This lovely picture of our beautiful planet was taken fifty years ago today, from the Apollo 8 spacecraft. Most of us have seen the original one called "Earthrise," but this was the first one taken, in black and white. It's been reconstructed in color, and shows the moon in the foreground and our gorgeous planet on the horizon. It's worth gazing at and considering how precious that blue ball is to everyone. The link takes you to some background about the picture, if you're interested in learning more.

I'm sitting here in my bed, reading the news, blogs, and actually writing my Tuesday post early, for a change, and considering how wonderful that blue planet is. Many good things are happening in many lives right now. I will be going out to one of the few places open on Christmas Day around here, to enjoy coffee and conversation with the usual suspects, just in a different place.
“December is full of the beauty of Light and love we can bring into our life.You can choose to be stressed or you can choose to let the small stuff go and be peaceful this Holiday season. It really is a choice you make.” ― Eileen Anglin
May your day be a wonderful one!
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14 comments:

  1. The Furry GnomeDecember 25, 2018 at 8:56 AM

    Enjoy your coffee! Friends and fellowship are the core of a good life.

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  2. William KendallDecember 25, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    One of the papers here had an article on the weekend about that mission. And I am reminded of a documentary from some years ago with commentary from the Apollo astronauts about that and other missions.

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  3. Arkansas PattiDecember 25, 2018 at 11:19 AM

    Never tire of that picture. Have a fun and full day Djan.

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  4. Elephant's ChildDecember 25, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    I hope your day (and all the days to come) is filled with love and laughter.

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  5. GigiDecember 25, 2018 at 2:19 PM

    Merry Christmas, DJan! Thanks for sharing that picture, I love it.

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  6. RedDecember 25, 2018 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks and a wonderful day to you. You use one of my favorite quotes, "Son't sweat the small stuff." When I learned that teaching became much easier.

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  7. TomDecember 25, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for the wonderful photo and the reminder that ... we are all in this together.

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  8. Linda ReederDecember 25, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    You wrote this at the beginning of your day. I am reading it as my day winds down. We are now back home after a good day of family fun and sharing. I hope your day was gtrat too.

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  9. JackieDecember 25, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    Isn't it a stunning photo!!
    I can't even imagine being the one taking that photo and looking back at our awesome planet! Beautiful!!!!!

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  10. Hootin AnniDecember 26, 2018 at 3:16 AM

    Hope you enjoyed your day!

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  11. DeeDecember 26, 2018 at 5:59 AM

    Dear DJan, I did have a blessed day--the best Christmas since I returned home to Missouri. Perhaps that's because I've stopped--finally!!!!--comparing what is here with what I left behind in Minnesota. That is, I am looking for and finding the good here and rejoicing. Peace.

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  12. RitaDecember 26, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    Thanks! Was a wonderfully peaceful quiet Christmas here with Annie. Glad I'm a member on the blue ball. :) :)

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  13. gigihawaiiDecember 26, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    Belated Merry Christmas.

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  14. Far Side of FiftyDecember 26, 2018 at 8:05 PM

    That is an awesome photo, makes a person think! Winter storm that starts with an e I think is here. Hope it is over soon. All is well. No worries.

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