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When Two Solar Eclipses Cross
There is a story unfolding in the heavenlies. It begins with the total solar eclipse that already took place over the United States on August 21, 2017. Total eclipses of the sun do not occur often so, when they do, it causes quite a stir. As the day approaches, the news media tells us where it will best be seen and how to view it safely, without damaging our eyes. Everyone knows not to look directly into the sun. Meteorologists in the vicinity keep an eye on the skies, reporting whether it will be clear enough to be viewed at all! And, of course, vendors capitalize on the buzz.…
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Christmas in Rochester
When I think of Christmas in Rochester NY, I think of my childhood. Now, I stand the risk of aging my “youthful-self” in your eyes but here goes. Way back in the 1960’s, (yes… that long ago) Christmas in Rochester was truly a family affair. Parents would plan whole Saturdays around downtown Rochester. I remember that we would make a daytrip to Midtown Plaza one time each holiday season to see the beautiful decorations and, if the lines weren’t too long, ride the monorail. The monorail was a kid-sized aerial choo-choo train that took its tiny riders all around the concourse of that grand downtown mall. Everything was indoors. The…
