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Yesterday, near Mason, Texas, I saw the total solar eclipse that traversed Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It was my first time seeing one. Like others before me I was stunned and amazed. I know a lot of ink has been spilled about eclipses. Maybe you’ve also heard stuff like how “life-altering” they are, or been told “you have to see one!” I personally find such encouragements, after the first couple times I hear it, a little brow-beating. I think the reason I’m writing this is, in addition to acting as a note to my future self for memory preservation, I experienced some thoughts and feelings that I haven’t heard articulated elsewhere. ...