In Which We Enjoy the Blood Moon

Scene: Three Empeys standing in their driveway, watching the Blood Moon. They watch quietly, making small remarks here and there.

Three minutes in:

Holly: You know, this would probably be more exciting if I was wearing my contacts.

Lori: You can't see?

Holly: No, I can, it's just not very sharp. These glasses are just really weak.

Quiet contemplation, in awe. A conversation begins about how primitive cultures would have seen these kinds of events.

Lori: Can you imagine how many sacrifices-- like, human sacrifices-- have been made to Blood Moons?

Holly: Gosh, Mom. Way to ruin it.

A few more minutes go by. The small sliver of moon gets smaller and they wait for it to disappear.

Holly: You know, on Doctor Who, they recently found out the moon was an egg. [briefly explains episode. Realizes it sounds really, really nerdy out loud and shuts up. But it was a really good episode]

A discussion of tides ensues for a few minutes. Then:

Derek: "Can you imagine-- all of a sudden, BOOM!!! It explodes. Every little boys dream!"

You know, we may not be the most intellectual family, but the things we discuss sure are entertaining.