Last night I walked around, and this flag, illuminated by a ring of wan LEDs, made me sad.

A photograph of an American flag at night. The flag is being illuminated by light camping from a narrow ring of LEDs above it.

Old Glory, flaws and all, deserves better than this. (“This” meant in the broadest possible sense.) I feel sadly reminded of a similar walk, and other light observed, two-and-a-half years ago.

Someday this moment will pass. Soon, I hope.

Jasper Nighthawk @jaspernighthawk