“How quickly do we grow accustomed to wonders. I am reminded of the Isaac Asimov story ‘Nightfall,’ about the planet where the stars were visible only once in a thousand years. So awesome was the sight that it drove men mad. We who can see the stars every night glance up casually at the cosmos and then quickly down again, searching for a Dairy Queen.”
— Roger Ebert
What a poignant reminder of our tendency to take spectacular gifts for granted. There are opportunities to observe the stars whenever you find yourself outside under a clear night sky. It only take a few minutes to note the positions of the constellations, the Moon, and any planets visible. How enriching it is to follow them as they mark the seasons, days, and years. How impoverished we become in our constant distraction.
Clear skies!
-Dave
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