Earlier this week there were reports that the Northern Lights might be visible in our area, a fairly rare occurrence. Unfortunately, from our viewpoint it wasn’t visible. I’ve only seen these lights two times from where I live and I remember them being quite mesmerizing as a child, riding with my father in the car one evening with my eyes glued to the northern sky. Even now, when I see images of the lights I am immediately filled with the desire to pick up my brush and run dashes of color through other colors.
Here’s a pretty good video of the changing lights set to music played by a 7 year old Emily Bear. Quite nice.
Redtree Times 
Lovely. I’ve never seen the northern lights, but would love to. On the other hand, I’ve seen the southern cross, so perhaps I shouldn’t be greedy.