A Night That Says Ni

Word of the day: Nickel
Medium: Prismacolor colored pencils

When I did a little research about nickel, I was reminded that on the periodic table, nickel is Ni. I also confirmed what I once read in a book, that nickel is an important element when determining if a material or object came from a meteorite. Thus the subject and name of today’s piece: A Night That Says Ni.

I confess that I was thinking particularly about my friend Wyatt when I came up with today’s idea. He enjoys astronomy and has had the privilege to view a very active meteor shower.

Incidentally, the evening I stood outside and told my parents (on my cell phone) that I had a funny feeling that I was going to be laid off (which came true), I happened to turn and look up at exactly the right moment to see a bright, long-tailed shooting star above my condo. It was gorgeous: bright enough to be seen in the city, and big enough to leave a sparkling trail.

For anyone who doesn’t know the reference, check out The Knights Who Say “Ni” — an important part of the movie ”Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”