Star light Star bright,
first star I see tonight.
I wish I may,
I wish I might,
have the wish I wish tonight.
My childhood habit of thinking this sweetness when I’d look into the night’s sky remained with me for decades. Then one evening, while with a boyfriend, he said, “That’s not a star, it’s a satellite.”
Burst my iridescent bubble. But not for too long. I intentionally keep my rose-colored glasses on…and one part of my intentions in the archives of journalistic-type research or others’ explorations and opinions.
Some reports note what we see could become a 1:10 or 1:16 ratios of stars to satellites; I think…don’t quote me, but it was about 1:2 a couple years ago. If the people who choose to put these satellites in orbit have their way, these desired blocks of satellite images could come to change our night sky. The night sky so many humans, for so many, many years, have been drawn to, for timing, direction, and seasonal patterns; for reflections of faith, inspiration, hope, and awe; and even the joy in the moment of making a wish.
Yes, satellites have given us some advantages. However, how much is enough? How much more do we need?
…Wish I may, wish I might…..I wish for personal freedoms to be more helpful to our planet and atmosphere.
What do you wish for?
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