Saturday, September 15, 2007
Where are the stars?
The other night I was outdoors just about to leave and talking to my brother. While we chatted, I looked up. What I saw came to me as a new surprise! There were no stars in the sky! Well, there were a few, but only the brightest stars shown! We are very blessed here with good electricity and bright streets, but those lights reflect into the sky and we miss out on the stars! In Nigeria, I remember seeing the bright stars, but also seeing SO many between those bright stars, and then those between them, as your eyes adjust to the dark. Amazing! I have seen so clearly the Milky Way. But here I missed out on those stars... I love the fact that when I flip the switch, the lights go on - all the time! But I miss the stars and seeing that aspect of Nature too...
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3 comments:
I remember those stars- sadly the last time i took time out to appreciate them was 5yrs ago and my skies are not cluttered with skyscrappers or bright lights! i think we get caught up with the "challenges" of life & forget to appreciate the free gifts- beautiful stars, clean air, fresh fruit, beautiful natural scenery,friendship/family.
That's a great point, Oma! I almost forget how good bananas can taste!
Sharon said
I remember seeing the Milky Way in Nigeria and watching the stars and planes and satellites go by as we waited to get into the library at night to do homework while boarding at Pineview. The kids commented this past weekend while we were camping that there were so many stars. We don't live in town so we can see the stars, but not as well as when we are out in the boonies. Thanks for the memories your blog is evoking in me.
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