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Monday, October 15, 2012
History Witnessed
Yesterday I sat with my family and watched in rapt anticipation as Fearless Felix jumped from space and broke the sound barrier. How could a single man do that to his body? We gasped and yes we prayed for his safe landing. We were awestruck by his act of extremeness and yet we were terrified for him as well. When he started to fall as if out of control we held our breath and when we heard his voice come over loud and strong we were able to breath a sigh of relief. It held us in amazement.
I realized when I was sitting there that I have witnessed quite a bit of history in my days and now my son's days of watching history unfold are beginning. I remember being little and watching the Challenger explode on live television, I remember the Oklahoma City bombing, and I remember September 11th. These are the historical moments I will be telling my grandchildren about!
So today I would like to share with you the free fall of Felix and let you witness the history as I saw it! ENJOY!!
I know there's people squinnying about the expense involved in pulling this off but y'know what? Stuff 'em. This is the sort of thing the 21st century should be all about. Doing insane, astonishing stuff because we can.
I agree we have become so lax in our ways. We're no longer pushing the limits. I just don't see that daring craziness...no innovation! It's so sad actually.
I know there's people squinnying about the expense involved in pulling this off but y'know what? Stuff 'em.
ReplyDeleteThis is the sort of thing the 21st century should be all about. Doing insane, astonishing stuff because we can.
I agree we have become so lax in our ways. We're no longer pushing the limits. I just don't see that daring craziness...no innovation! It's so sad actually.
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