Faith noticed the moon tonight as it was setting. I told Wifey that it'd be good for our children to understand astronomical & meteorological phenomena. Too many of us city-dwellers have relied on clocks and calendars that the passing of time is but an artificial construct in our minds. Being in Shanghai, with the changing seasons, has put me in touch with the rhythms of nature. I have begun to appreciate traditional calendars. It feels more real, more human to be in touch with the seasons. I want Faith to be human.
March, June, September, December. These are but words we use to mark time. They are insignificant if we don't try to make some sense out of it. After all, there is more than just prettiness behind phrases like spring thaw, summer rain, autumn fall and winter frost.
Have you looked up at the sky tonight?
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