God’s Light Show
From where I stand, spring should soon be on the way. But given that I stand in the beautiful Twin Cities of Minnesota, spring might not actually come for another month or more. That’s because, obviously, we live in the Upper Midwest, with an emphasis on “upper.” But when I remember that there are whole countries further north of me – Canada immediately, Norway, Finland, and vast portions of Russia further away, I both keep my delayed-spring complaints in check and, frankly, give thanks I’m not living even further north. 🙂
Of course, if I did live further north, I might from time to time have a chance to witness the beauty of the “northern lights” described recently by the New York Times as “God’s Light Show.” The picture below is just one example. For other pictures, you can go directly to the slide show provided by the Times. In the meantime, enjoy anticipating the arrival of spring whenever it might occur (or perhaps did) in your corner of the world!
Canada’s not so bad! I did my internship in Central Alberta and I mostly enjoyed the winter…even until May. But standing on the frozen lake watching the northern lights dance was one of the most magical moments of my year there. I’m glad you got them “down south” as well
I can’t wait for Easter every year as its the end of summer and the beginning of our cool Autumn weather in tropical North Australia.
It’s a rare event, but I’ve spotted them once here in the Twin Cities, I was driving north on Winnetka Ave in Golden Valley on on a summer evening 20 years ago… breath taking. Thanks for the beautiful memory. Peace.
Thank you for the link to Aurora Borealis – so beautiful.
We have Aurora Australis down under. Same phenomena I think – surely is God’s handiwork on display.