Did someone mention something about a solar eclipse? Think I
heard that somewhere—amid all the dire warnings of how Oregon’s economy is
going to crash. The theory was a sudden influx of a million or more people
would strain supply chains, such as food, gas, ATM’s, as well as disrupt phone
and Internet service. Traffic was also a big concern. All this of course was
supposed to lead to much mayhem and chaos with a possible failure of the power
grid. The total eclipse would bring total destruction—if one listened to the
nitwits in charge. They, and the so-called experts, were predicting some very
dark days.
I agree that a million additional people crammed into a
small area would cause a few problems, temporarily (in a few days, things would
go back to normal). I just didn’t think that many would actually show up. And
apparently, they didn’t. Sure, the cities in the direct line for the full
effect of the eclipse have a few visitors. I’ve seen pictures, and there are a
lot of people, but nowhere close to what was expected. And so far, there have
been no ill effects, at least not in my neck of the woods. In fact, I saw
virtually no difference in traffic levels, or anything else, in the last few
days.
Granted, Monday afternoon may be a different story—when
those people who did show up all leave at once. But that will be short-lived.
By the time I get home from work late Monday night—or early Tuesday morning,
depending on your perspective—I’m thinking they will be long gone.
Since the event is taking place near my house, I will get up
early to view it. But I’m not driving the two hours it would take to see the
eclipse in its totality. I might think differently had I not already witnessed
a total eclipse—in the very town in which I now live—back in 1979.
I remember it well and as I recall, the only thing that
happened then was it got dark for a few minutes during the day. I’m guessing
that this time, history may repeat itself—the day will turn dark, then light
again, and it will be over. No catastrophic calamities. But I could be wrong.
The disastrous devastation may eclipse all expectations. I’ll let you know next
week—if I’m still here. ~
Bruce
A. Borders is the author of more than a dozen books, including: Inside Room 913, Over My Dead Body, The Journey,
Miscarriage Of Justice, The Lana Denae Mysteries, and The Wynn Garrett Series. Available in ebook at www.amazon.com/Bruce-A.-Borders/e/B006SOLWQS
and
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