I was stuck home for weeks when my children had chickenpox. Becky brought it home and one after another they all caught it, even little Rachel. Ugh!
When Bob and I finally got a break to go to a Christmas party, I turned into the worst guest because the pox continued to haunt me.
Right now the virus that haunts the world today has replaced chickenpox as the subject of discussion. It too has gotten old when talking with friends or listening to the news.
My Christmas wish is that the current virus will soon be under control. Until then, stay masked and at a distance.
The shower’s peak early tomorrow, August 12th, between 2 am and sunrise. Reports also say that many meteors may be seen in the next few mornings.
Perseid Meteor Shower photo from internet
Early this morning, around 2, I had to get up to go to the bathroom. I thought about going out to observe the meteor shower for a few minutes.
Things for me to consider: night critters, the cool night air, and being alone.
Did I go back to bed? No.
I put on Bob’s robe, still hanging in our bedroom, and stepped out on the upper deck of the house. There wouldn’t be any critters up there.
The waning moon was bright, but if I turned my face away from it the sky was darker and made it easier for me to watch for meteors.
The night was beautiful, calm and cool.
It wasn’t too long before I saw a flash in the sky. That meteor made me happy.
In past summers, when family camped here, we’d all stay up and look at the night sky.
I miss those days but I especially miss Bob’s company.
I also missed my friend Colleen Sutherland. Living in town meant Colleen couldn’t see the night sky well enough for the shower. One early morning, Colleen and a few others came to watch the Perseid Shower at our home.
We were bundled up for a very cool, damp morning. Hot cocoa was sipped as we settled down on our lawn chairs, chatting, and waiting.
A ground fog rolled in. I don’t remember if we saw any meteors before it arrived, but I still remember the time I spent with my friends.
This morning, I stayed up about 20 minutes and saw six meteors flash by, and then I went back to bed, happy I had made the trip out–I’ll probably go out again tonight as the weather will be about the same.
I hope you see a meteor and make a wish as it streaks across the sky.
