Christmas Star

 We have a history of watching celestial events together.  When our children were young, we would wake them at night to watch an eclipse, comet, or meteor shower.   While they complained, we notice they do the same with their children.  After we both read the novel “Dear John” by Nicholas Sparks, whenever there is a full moon, we watch it, holding hands, saying “I love you” to each other.

 We received an email from the Carolina Preserve Social Director describing the best places to watch the alignment of the planets.  At dusk, we made a two minute drive, expecting to be by ourselves, but there were 20 or more people already there looking at the planets over a small lake.  One even had a telescope set up.  We had a great view of Jupiter with a fainter view of Saturn almost touching Jupiter. 

 On the way back to our house, we both said how glad we were to see such a rare event.  Then I added, “If I were trying to find a manger in Bethlehem, I think I would have better luck using Google Maps rather than follow the Christmas Star.”

 Seasoned Man

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