One of my goals while in AL was to figure out why the heck their license plates say "Stars Fell in Alabama." So today I found this on Alabama's official state website:"In 2002 the phrase 'Stars Fell on Alabama' began to appear on license plates. It refers to the night of November 12, 1833, when a fantastic meteor shower seen across the Southeast caused this night to be known as 'the night stars fell on Alabama.' The shower created such great excitement across the state that it became a part of Alabama folklore and for years was used to date events. A century later it inspired a song and book."
Those lovely lyrics recall another inspired song about the heavens...written by our friend Peter. "It's time....time to go..."
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Dear Jen,
I've given Carmen your gmail address and this one. Maybe you and her can hook-up one weekend. Hope that things are going well for you in LA.. Love you lots, Scarlett
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