Take that

[michaelboy]

The local refuse service is unable to drive their trucks down to our location. I guess years ago they tried and tipped over their garbage truck. Consequently every week, I attach the garbage can to a specialty hitch on my Kubota RTV and haul it to the top of the hill. I actually enjoy this routine as our dog Buuff always likes to go with me.

Last night, we got to the top, turned off the lights and enjoyed the moonless starry sky. There is very little light pollution here so the view is incredible and often humbling.

I thought for a minute that there are many things that a whole host of world leaders, politicians, and demagogues try and do change throughout time, but not a single one of them has or will ever have the power to change this unique pattern since long before anyone.

So, take that, you bitches! :)

Comments

[ofearthandstars]

That is quite a beautiful thought. Thank you.

[michaelboy]

Thank YOU.

[keplers_angels]

Beautiful perspective. It has been too long since I have looked at the night sky for more than a fleeting instant.

[michaelboy]

Thanks. And as Oscar Wilde said:
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars”

[tactilemuse]

Growing up where there isn't much else but us, this is one of my favorite things to do. (Garbage not withstanding.) In recent years on visits Back Home™ I've made a point to sneak off at some point in the late evening during a family gathering and wander off to the top of a big hill where there is no one around and strip down naked and just stand there and stare into the sky. Cold or hot does not matter. Just the memory of being truly alone in nature, where light and sound don't often reach. Standing naked as we came and staring up into the big eternal sky.

[michaelboy]

I love this and your open way.

As we came...and as we will go.