Gathering

Although the recent political climate seems to give lie to it, people clearly still have the ability to come together without rancor. Observing the recent events surrounding the Great American Solar Eclipse confirms this. What could have been the observation of an infrequently seen scientific phenomenon took on nearly magical properties. There seemed to be an almost organic response. People gathered in enormous numbers to celebrate and revere this event. From literally coast to coast, from Oregon to South Carolina, people gathered in harmony.

Being fortunate to have been in the path of Totality was special. Although there is a Total Eclipse in some part of the world every eighteen months, you are seldom, if ever, in its path.  Perhaps it is the realization that one rarely has this opportunity more than once in a lifetime, if that. I heard people say on the news that it was life-changing. I can’t say it actually changed my life, but it did enhance it. Good news is needed. Even if it lasts only two and a half minutes.

I have to say, it was spectacular. One distinctive impression was the change of the quality of light leading up to the event. The shadows became luminous and colors more vivid. The two and a half minutes of Totality were breathtaking.

I think we needed this.  

Beautiful shadows

2:41 PM

Just Wow