The Free Radical

(Children of the Sun by Billy Thorpe, title track from his 1979 album… on vinyl)

Have you noticed lately the spectacular sky phenomena heralding the new tricks of the Light? In recent weeks the internet has been abuzz with folks around the world capturing strange lighting effects which up until recently have been rather rare. Now, it seems, they’re happening all the time.

These nacreous displays among the clouds have presented themselves a few times during my walks in the last couple of months. Often, they don’t last long, so it’s been difficult getting the camera out in time to capture the full spectacle.

The message here is pretty simple: eyes to the skies. I was very happy as I returned from my last excursion knowing that I’d finally captured with my camera what I’d been seeing with my own eyes. The cloud formations themselves have also presented interesting anomalies. I’ve been making a concerted effort as a result to keep my gaze upward, as there seems to be a promise of revelation written there.

Then, as I checked the mail immediately after my walk, as I was just returning home I spotted a magnificent bald eagle– a truly huge one– circling above the local grocery store. (I look out onto the roof of the grocery store from my deck.) As soon as I acknowledged the eagle and gave it an enthusiastic wave, it stopped circling and flew off south down the highway.

He said “Yes, indeed, keep watching the skies. There is much to be revealed in the coming days.”

So whenever you’re outside, remember to stretch your eyes to the horizon… and beyond. Delicious revelations await… or, at least, some pretty lights!