Stellar Week

This week was like no other and we are all stunned, amazed, and exhausted by its events.  First was the Total Solar Eclipse and next was Hamilton.  You'd have to be living under a rock if you don't know about both of these.

Of course, first was the Total Solar Eclipse, for which we were in the path of totality.  It was a beautiful day, literally not a cloud in the sky.  We were in Harriman at Roane State Community College, and there was plenty of parking, nice grassy areas, eclipse lectures, free viewing glasses, lots of people, and lots of fun.  We all counted down to totality and sat in awe as we saw the eclipse.  Bogdan was conducting radio astronomy experiments during it and we stayed until his equipment was finished.  Not too much traffic going home.  Bogdan already has plans for 2024 when it will cross the US the opposite diagonal, from Texas to Maine.

We had a day of rest before we headed to Chicago to see Hamilton (the musical).  It was amazing.  I loved the music, the acting, the lighting, the costumes, the choreography, the ensemble, the lead actors, just everything.  We were given the tickets by a good friend (thank you Michele) and we so loved it.  Especially stellar performances by the actress who played Angelica and the actor who played King George.  Just amazing, a once in a lifetime experience.