The Lesson From A Night Sky

When Bill announced that the first two destinations on our road trip would be Flagstaff, AZ, and Moab, UT, I was thrilled. These two sites are among the few Dark Sky International has certified as having the highest-quality night sky. 

I made sure that my phone app, Sky View, was up to date. The notion that ancient people could find images such as Orion’s Belt, Ursa Major, and Aquarius has always intrigued me.

Alas, clouds covered the sky.  Bummer.  But Bill reminded me that we would be heading to Wyoming, Montana, and Oregon. All would not be lost.

However, it was not to be. Although the days were mostly lovely with magnificent sunsets and sunrises, clouds covered the skies at nightfall.

Bummer.  Once again, my pragmatic Bill pronounced, “Just because you can’t see the stars, you know they are there.”

Hmmm. That’s a good lesson, particularly for these divided times. Just because what dominates news cycles are bitter words of division and hatred, there are still MANY good people eager to redeem our country and care for all people, regardless of race, creed, or gender. I’ll hold that hope and do what I can to promote a brighter tomorrow.