Planet Wonder

I found this quite by accident, but was, ‘ow you say, “sore amazed” when I saw and heard. Now I share this with you.

God is In the Neurons This is a fascinating animated lecture, but be warned, it isn’t for everyone.  Watch at your own risk.

Sorry for the splashy title, but I’ve got something to share.  Please know I’m not selling anything.  I’ve got no products to talk about, no eBook to buy, nothing but a report of something that seems to be working for me. For various reasons (age, sedentary life-style, etc.) I’ve put on weight.  With the extra pounds came some of the “riders” that often accompany weight gain.  Not just cosmetic, but health issues have begun to be a problem. Worse, I’m not so  [ Read More ]

Neil deGrasse Tyson (born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist and science communicator. He is currently the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and a research associate in the department of astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. Since 2006 he has hosted the educational science television show NOVA scienceNOW on PBS, and has been a frequent guest on The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Real Time with Bill  [ Read More ]

After much searching, I finally found my copy of Angel’s Station by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. This is an album I think every pop music fan should at least hear, and should probably own.  Every track on this album is excellent.  The album is a triumph in so many ways, not the least of which is Angel Station features a six-note descending theme in most of the songs on the album, woven into the context of each song in a  [ Read More ]

Even if you don’t speak a word of German, you’ll find yourself laughing at this wonderful “demonstration” of the “magic” of an iPad clone in a German Store. Words fail, so, just watch…

If you missed this when it first hit the Internet, you are in for a treat. If you saw it, and lost the link, or forgot what it was called, you are in luck.  Here it is again. Machine Civiliaztion is a creation of Sudo Genki, a retired “mixed martial arts” champion.  This song, along with the unique dancing style of the group, was in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.   “Mind Shift” is another work of the multi-talented Sudo Genki.

Just happened to find this, today.  I had no idea what it was about, or where it was going, and I almost passed it by in the first few moments.  But then I was captured.  Then I was pulled in. This is one of those “must see to believe” dance numbers.  Pay special attention to the meticulous editing of this video. Please enjoy as much as I did:

  The wold is an amazing place, filled with wonder, filled with the intricate and the simple, with magic and inspiration. I shall be looking at the wonder of it all, a look which while not denying “spirit” is not involved with any religion or structured belief system.  Observation and appreciation in and of itself is the sole goal of Planet Wonder. You are welcome to come along for the ride, and to share your own experiences as well.