Have you ever seen a shooting star? Wished upon one?
I’ve seen one a few times, but each time I’ve been so caught
up in moving to see it more clearly, or deciding if it really was a shooting
star, I haven’t thought to make a wish. And the ones I’ve seen have been so
quick – one second they’re there, leaving a little trail, and the next they’re
gone.
Wikipedia tells me that, “Shooting star is a common
name for the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters the atmosphere, becoming
a meteor.” Which doesn’t sound particularly magical or romantic, does it? But
I’m still keen to do a bit of shooting star-watching.
If you’re keen to catch a shooting star, or at least to see
one, here’s some advice from NASA – keep an eye out during a meteor shower.
"Usually,
the first couple of nights of a meteor shower have light activity," said
Yeomans. "Then, the number of meteors can increase dramatically as Earth
approaches the densest portion of the stream. After peaking for anywhere from a
few hours to a few nights, it decreases back down to a level where you couldn't
distinguish it from a normal night's meteor activity.
Good advice – I’m going to keep an eye out for news of a
meteor shower, and this time I’ll be ready to make a wish!
Of course, in a book I have a bit more time to think about
reactions so in Countering His Claim,
when Luke and Della see a shooting star one night from the top deck of a cruise
ship, here’s what happened:
“Oh,” she said on a long breath, her gaze following his finger.
The feel of her against him was mesmerizing. Absorbed in the moment,
she’d forgotten to be on her guard and allowed her soft curves to meld into his
side, her head resting back on his shoulder as she tracked the star’s path.
“Make a wish,” he murmured beside her ear.
A kiss. In this moment, all he wanted was to
turn her to face him, to lean down and touch her sweet lips with his. It was
wrong, he knew it was wrong, but the blood in his veins thundered and a
delicious heat began to rise.
The star faded and the night sky again grew still, the only movement the
ship’s steady forward progress and the gentle breeze that danced in Della’s
hair. But she didn’t move away. Part of him dared not move and break the spell,
but the larger, rebellious part of him—surrounded by the scent of vanilla and
woman—risked inclining his head down to hers, and was rewarded when she
shivered.
“Like to know what I wished for?” he said, voice low.
Her eyes drifted shut. “You’re not supposed to tell. It won’t come true
if you do.”
“Maybe,” he said, his mouth so close to her ear that his lips brushed her
lobe as he spoke. “But if you knew what the wish was, perhaps you’d grant it.”
I though asking for a kiss from the person you were madly
attracted to was a great use for a wish. J
I’d love to know if you’ve ever seen a shooting star, and if
so, have you been clever enough to make a wish? If you haven’t, what would you
wish for if you had the chance? I’ve got a copy of Countering His Claim here for one person who leaves a comment.
Countering His Claim:
Never be distracted by a woman is hotel magnate Luke Marlow's golden rule, especially when the woman just inherited half his late uncle's luxury cruise liner. But ship's doctor Della Walsh is the exception. Her dignified beauty ignites Luke's desire despite his suspicions. Even so, he will gain full control of the ship at all costs.
For Della, the ship has been a sanctuary. Now she has just three weeks to change Luke's mind and save the ship—until passion comes along and steers them off course….
***Lory Lee is the winner. Please email totebag@authorsoundrelations.com***
13 comments:
I've seen a few "shooting stars" in my long life, but they are
always gone so quickly! There was no time for wishes, but
I went ahead and made a wish anyway! Have no idea whe-
ther they came true or not!
I can't remember ever seeing a shooting star but if I did see one I'd wish for .y granddaughter's health to improve. I'd love for her to be able to do without her trach.
Pat, I'm glad to hear it's not just me who has no time for wishes! But I think a wish just after seeing one is still a perfectly acceptable 'wish upon a star'. I'll do that next time.
Linda, that's a beautiful thing to wish for. If I see another one, I'll wish for that too!
I've seen a couple of shooting stars, but a very long time ago. I can remember not knowing what to wish for & then the moment passed. I think that probably reflects on the great childhood I had.
Mary, what a lovely way to think of it! Perhaps that's the reason I couldn't think of a wish in time either. :)
I must spend too much time indoors at that time of night - or else I'm playing badminton indoors (often five nights a week).
The only shooting stars I see are actors like Clint Eastwood, Will Smith, and my boy toys on NCIS!
Thank you. She goes to Children's Mercy in KC tomorrow for evaluation and we are hoping for the best. Last time the news was not good so we're hoping for better this time.
Lol, Laney, I'd never thought of the words like that - clever!
You play badminton five nights a week? That's so cool. I've never played it at all, but it looks fun.
Thinking positive thoughts for her appointment tomorrow, Linda.
I've seen a couple of shooting stars in my life and made wishes every time. They say that if you see one, put your hand/s in your pocket, close your eyes and make a wish. It has to be fast tough because it passes by so quickly.
Lory, I haven't heard about putting your hands in your pockets while you make the wish before. I'll make sure I do that next time I see one - thanks!
never see shooting stars before but if i see it i wish i could turn back time and make all perfect, just wish it
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