Beautiful, Bright Stars

Last night was clear and there was no moon and the stars were beautiful and bright, although there was a little moisture in the air. We fired up the sauna and between times sweating sat on the deck outside talking and looking at the stars. I want to learn the constellations, I do have two star ID books, but so far I have just been enjoying them, when it was not overcast and the moon wasn't too full. Tonight is mostly overcast again, so no stars, but I will still get to fall asleep to the sound of the frogs and bullfrogs in the pond. I can even hear the frogs from here, the office loft in the common house.

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