There's a chance of scattered thunderstorms during the eclipse's totality here tomorrow. I hope the rain and cloudy skies will stay away then, but if they don't, I'll attempt to keep things in perspective. I'll remember that my sociology professor in college was legally blind and had a remarkably positive attitude about it.
"I think it's a blessing not to have to see the evil in the world," he told the class.
Another time, in his customary deadpan delivery, he told us, "You're probably wondering what's going to happen next. You're wondering if I'll fall off the stage."
I've always admired that teacher's outlook toward such a challenging disability. I'll be disappointed if I don't see the eclipse, but if that happens, I'll remind myself how lucky I am to be able to see the sun and moon at all. The next full moon is September 6. Although full moons are far more common than eclipses, they're beautiful, regular consolation prizes.
