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Eclipse Glasses

            My little village lies in the path of totality of the impending solar eclipse. The concept as been largely theoretical for the past few years. But with the eclipse now just one week away, the reality is setting in. The immediate concern is for the weather and the hopes for clear skies. Can only imagine the collective disappointment of potentially millions of people if such a spectacular heavenly moment is blotted out by overcast skies. But whether or not the sun is actually visible on earth, the eclipse will still occur. And in the oath of totality, day will turn to night for approximately three minutes. 

I've read up on all of the science behind the eclipse. But honestly what enthralls me even more is the astrological significance. Total eclipses in particular tend to delineate major inflection points in life. There is the time before the eclipse, and the time after. The eclipse itself forms the bridge between the two realms. But it's a bridge that burns up as you cross it. You make it safely across, but can never return. Not sure how that will play out on the world stage; sometimes the impact is not realized except in retrospect. Good or bad, it's the sense of finality that causes me some apprehension. And being in the path of totality only heightens the effect.

Nothing metaphorical about the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. The timing of this is especially jarring.

Taken on: March 17, 2024

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Camera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro, f/2.2, 1/2000 sec, 2.2mm, ISO 50 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Apple iPhone 14 Pro
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Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
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