It was quite magical. The timing was sweet for me because it is my birthday today, so I was delighted to know that it was not only a full moon, not only a blood moon, not only a super moon, but also a lunar eclipse. What a combination! I felt very fortunate to see it. My twin sister lives in New York and she tried to see it but it was covered by clouds there. I hope Neil deGrasse Tyson sees your newsletter and it makes him smile.
The night sky pulled out all the stops for your birthday, Camilla! Too bad your twin had to contend with clouds. As Neil deGrasse Tyson pointed out, she'll get another chance in the not-to-distant future. (I hope he'd smile, too.) Have a great birthday week!
Thanks, Carol! I'm counting on the moon to preserve our sense of mystery and awe—to keep us young, in other words. Let's never grow up to be a cynical expert like Dr. Tyson!
Thanks for being such a loyal reader, Joan. Poe is one of my favorites, too. The only thing more remarkable than his otherworldly vision was his incredible work ethic. When I'm feeling lazy, I imagine him perched on my shoulder like a raven. Have a great month!
It was quite magical. The timing was sweet for me because it is my birthday today, so I was delighted to know that it was not only a full moon, not only a blood moon, not only a super moon, but also a lunar eclipse. What a combination! I felt very fortunate to see it. My twin sister lives in New York and she tried to see it but it was covered by clouds there. I hope Neil deGrasse Tyson sees your newsletter and it makes him smile.
The night sky pulled out all the stops for your birthday, Camilla! Too bad your twin had to contend with clouds. As Neil deGrasse Tyson pointed out, she'll get another chance in the not-to-distant future. (I hope he'd smile, too.) Have a great birthday week!
You had me at ‘dear lunatics’! Glad to see you took on Tyson who seems to be a famous windbag. Like you, I love the moon. Thanks for the great read!
Thanks, Carol! I'm counting on the moon to preserve our sense of mystery and awe—to keep us young, in other words. Let's never grow up to be a cynical expert like Dr. Tyson!
Beautiful writing as always, Will. I read the link to Poe, one of my favorites. Fascinating! I also perused your website—so much to learn...thank you.
Thanks for being such a loyal reader, Joan. Poe is one of my favorites, too. The only thing more remarkable than his otherworldly vision was his incredible work ethic. When I'm feeling lazy, I imagine him perched on my shoulder like a raven. Have a great month!
I have an urge to say, “Nevermore”, but I won’t. And you have a great month, too!