Darkness

I volunteered at Bingo last night, and coming home on my bike I realized how very dark it was. I guess there was very little moon, plus it was overcast, further limiting the amount of light which came through to the street. Luckily, I didn't have far to go, but it was a bit nerve wracking anyway, specifically because I was on my bike, making me afraid that I would run into someone before either of us saw each other. My solution? I whistled, so people would hear me coming. It worked, too (I didn't run into anyone on my way home, and I did see several people going the other direction on their bikes).

One of my fellow Bingo volunteers, Lou Ann, didn't fare as well on her way home in the dark. She tripped going up the stairs at the school (cutting through from the Firehouse to School Road), and broke her arm. Ouch!

Here's an odd truth about darkness on the island: one of the darkest spots in the Village is right by the Lighthouse! Of course, that's because the light shines straight out, not down, and is 75 feet above the roadway, but it's still a little ironic in my opinion.

I recently learned that the area near the Lighthouse will be even darker than usual for a while, starting some time soon. The interior of the structure is being renovated, and the work will include turning off the light for about two months, a fact which makes me slightly sad, even though that does not make logical sense in any way since I am not a mariner and therefore don't need it for navigation. I guess I need it for emotional equilibrium...or something like that!

Hope it's not too dark, wherever you are!