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netmouse ([personal profile] netmouse) wrote2014-02-12 08:53 pm

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Today as we got out of the car for dance class, Rosie stopped in her seat to ask about a line across the sky. I explained that it was a contrail from an airplane that had recently passed overhead, where exhaust from the hot engines condensed to create a white cloudy trail. "Where's the rocket?" she asked, and I wished for a moment it *had* been a rocket. So soon after the anniversary of the Challenger explosion, I felt a bit wistful about that.

She climbed out of the car and turned to see the rest of the arc of white across the sky. Excitedly, she pointed out it went all the way across. I shared her enthusiasm.

I hope we all retain our ability to marvel at what we see in the skies, all our lives.

I had rushed her out of the house to try to get to her dance class on time, but because of stopping to chat about that contrail and look at it, she was a few minutes late. It was totally worth it.
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[personal profile] muffyjo 2014-02-13 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
How completely wonderful!
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[personal profile] minkrose 2014-02-13 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
wait wait wait WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?????

[identity profile] sueij.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I am amused that my reaction to this was to want to hit a "like" button. :-)
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[personal profile] minkrose 2014-02-13 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope we all retain our ability to marvel at what we see in the skies, all our lives.

Because the moon was so central to our wedding plans, Andy and I have gotten much more into enjoying the sky in general. Now, having a roof deck and big windows helps. Sometimes the sky is the prettiest part of the city.

[identity profile] davidschroth.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
It was totally worth it.

That pretty much characterizes our experiences with Anastasia.