ldquo If you find that star you can always find your way home rdquo Those were my father rsquo s words when he taught me how to locate the North Star as a child Dad had served in the armed forces during wartime and there were moments when his life depended on being able to navigate by the night sky So he made sure I knew the names and locations of several constellations but it was being able to find Polaris that mattered most of all Knowing that star rsquo s location meant I could gain a sense of direction [... more]