The Moon

As you may know, Neil Armstrong died recently at the age of 82.  It is fascinating to think how long ago the first moon landing actually was, before the days of iPhones and the internet.

Fun fact time: Did you know that when Neil Armstrong & Co. returned from the moon, they were quarantined for 18 days to make sure they hadn't contracted any lunar diseases?  Although it sounds like something straight from a poorly thought out science fiction story, it's surprisingly true.  Instead of being judgmental and laughing at this seemingly ridiculous action, it is interesting to travel into their mindset, where a disease from the moon is a legitimate concern.

Tonight I stared at the moon for a while, observing its brightness, relatively small size, and stationary position in the sky.  On that distant world, an tiny American flag stands as a symbol of great human achievement.  No matter who you are, where in the world you live, or what language you speak, when you stare up at the moon, there is always someone, somewhere, doing the same.