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     According to vox.com's tool to anticipate the eclipse's totality by zip code, the eclipse would peak at 2:43:59 pm EDT in our area  when the moon would obscure 95.9% of the sun ( vox.com ).  As I reflect on this experience I am reminded of lyrics of a song my cousins would sing acapella, "In the stars His handiwork, I see..." from the song, " He's Everything to Me " by Ralph Carmichael.  The closest version can be found on YouTube from a Billy Graham movie clip, from The Restless Ones , also available in full online, starring Kim Darby and Johnny Crawford.  My friend joined me and used a special filter, however these images are filterless via my SONY a6000 with a 4/18-105 Lens.  Monday, ‎August ‎21, ‎2017, ‏‎1:58:52 PM EST ISO: 100/Aperture: 4/f 5.6 TOTALITY 95.9 Monday, ‎August ‎21, ‎2017, ‏‎2:43:54 PM EST ISO: 125/Aperture: 4/f 5.6 Monday, ‎August ‎21, ‎2017, ‏‎2:44:18 PM EST ISO: 100/Ape...

As another summer quickly wraps up and people are scurrying to capture the Eclipse, or transition back to school and a new agenda, I am avoiding the heat of the day and in the comfort of an air conditioned room am downsizing my collection of favorite things, including a poem shared by Martha Stewart after the loss of her sister.  In her magazine tribute to her sister, she reflected upon the habit of stopping by to talk with her sister when she was reminded that her sister was no longer there.  I too have experienced the loss of a sibling and many other loved ones and many other types of loss, as people come and go in our lives, as one choice or experience is a sacrifice to another path, and have reflected upon its significance. Martha's reflection of loss and the poem she shared both published in her magazine and blog, spoke to me as I have had that moment of realization that the person I intended to speak ...

  Pelicans over Holden Beach, NC      My husband and I were walking along Holden Beach as I searched earnestly for a special ocean image to capture with my new camera.  It was too bright, and nothing spectacular stood out, when my husband exclaimed, "Nance, look up!"  Blinded by the light, I snapped as many pictures that I could and captured these pelicans.  As I reflect on the image and his statement, I find other meaning.  Looking up in faith for enough strength for each day.  I pray those of you who read gain enough strength for your day. Isaiah 40:28-29 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. New International Version PS: The Carolina Anole was captured, I had hoped I could cor...