Helping Humans Slow Down and Look Up Modern humans are stuck in a routine of expected and constant industriousness. But with all this rushing, people often drag themselves home at night with no energy left to enjoy the most splendid show nature has to offer: the wondrous night sky. 3. Utilize Assets. Put your phone to good use by downloading apps like Stellarium, Starwalk, and Google Sky Map. Each of these apps offers a unique benefit for aspiring stargazers. For example, Starwalk lets you point your phone at the sky to see stars, constellations, and planets in real time based on your location.
Most people go through life looking straight ahead, but if they would stop and peer skyward, they’d bear witness to a massive, unexplored frontier made up of the moon in all its phases, burning stars sailing through the sky, constellations with epic origin stories, and brilliant meteor showers. If you’re looking for a hobby to help you slow down and appreciate the world around you, stargazing is a great option. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. The Higher, the Better. If you’re a city dweller, meander a little way out of town or try to find a tall building to keep the light pollution to a minimum. 2. Extra Set of Eyes. While novice stargazers often want to immediately throw their money at a new telescope, astronomy experts recommend starting with binoculars instead. You’ll need to identify several anchor planets or constellations to help you navigate the sky before using a telescope.
4. Mark Your Calendar. In 1972, beloved singer- songwriter John Denver wrote about a meteor shower he witnessed during a camping trip in Colorado. He describes the scene by singing, “I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky.”The “fire” he recounted was actually the Perseids meteor shower, the most recognized shower on Earth. This astrological wonder takes place every year from July 17 to Aug. 24. During this time, viewers should be able to see shooting stars associated with the Perseids, but the shower reaches its maximum rate of activity on Aug. 12–13 this year. Grab some friends and family, and head outdoors to put your newfound stargazing knowledge to work.
Attorney Devan Byrd & “Elvin: The Elephant Who Forgets”
and learn through challenging, character-building activities that increase their reading skills.
With TBI cases involving children on the rise, the work AHIF does is critical for the health and well-being of so many communities. In recent years, there have been more than 800,000 concussion or TBI cases reported in the U.S. alone. One of our newest attorneys, Devan Byrd, read “Elvin: The Elephant Who Forgets,” by Heather Snyder. It’s an endearing story about an elephant who sustains a brain injury when a fig tree branch falls on his head. The story helps educate the kids on the importance of avoiding head trauma by wearing seat belts or bicycle helmets whenever they go out. Devan also discussed some simple prevention tips and helped pass out frozen treats for the kids to enjoy. If you want to find out how you can support or get involved with the Alabama Head Injury Foundation, you can call 205-823-3818 or email info@ahif.com to donate or volunteer.
The AHIF is an incredible organization with whom we are so lucky to work. Since their founding in 1983, the AHIF hopes to increase the awareness of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and develop support services. Their service doesn’t stop there, though; they also provide information and resources to their clients and their families to help them meet their unique needs and challenges.
W e care a lot about our community and are always eager to get involved when and where we can. Just recently, Hare Wynn had the opportunity to partner with the Alabama Head Injury Foundation (AHIF) to visit kids at a Jefferson County Board of Education summer camp! During the camp, we had a chance to teach the kids about the dangers of head trauma.
This summer program is an amazing event that provides kids with the opportunity to have fun
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