I don't believe there is a higher being who's ruling things.īut a total eclipse taps into a feeling like that felt by people who are religious – the grandeur of the universe, and how I am as an individual absolutely nothing. I was a physics major in college, and I've been a science writer since then. I don' t consider myself spiritual, and I'm not religious in any traditional science. It's hard for me to really say this, but a total eclipse for me is a spiritual experience. Mother of all secrets: When the CIA’s top-ranked woman is your mom In a world where we continue to prioritize mental health and finding balance, sometimes refuge is as simple as flipping a switch. It binds us together in a way that transcends the nature of entertainment.As I enter my 40s, I enjoy toeing the line between big kid and being responsible for two kids. A nerd’s nirvana, for sure, but also the type of good-natured fun that constitutes Nintendo’s reputation.The more I think about it, the hero’s name is perfect for the effect of nostalgia on people.

The gameplay is vast, with Link exploring lands that take hundreds of hours to fully comb through and explore. Folks dressed for the occasion or reminisced about the past, or both.The Legend of Zelda, which premiered in 1986, is the story of Zelda, the princess of Hyrule, and her companion, Link, who helps her overcome the schemes of the evil Ganon. The shared anticipation of the game’s release linked us together. Blockbuster, of course, is a thing of the past, but the childlike desires of kids at heart remain.As people filled up the store last Thursday night, I was reminded of a simpler time.It was refreshing to be a part of a community, if only for a few hours. I was close to my son’s age when I begged my parents to rent video games every weekend. I celebrated the occasion at my local GameStop, which allowed enthusiasts to win prizes, pick up the game, and quite frankly, be kids again.I often chuckle when people suggest that a Blockbuster card is a form of ID for millennials. What I found was sweet nostalgia.The Legend of Zelda enjoyed its first release in six years: Tears of the Kingdom. Then, I picked up a sword in search of adventure. Last Thursday, a few hours before midnight, I left my house in a folktale-like fashion.As moonlight draped the bedroom, I tucked my oldest boy into the covers.

American eclipse by david baron