The Quiet Side of History
It’s July 1969, and while the world holds its breath watching history unfold, 10-year-old Andy Aldrin sits alone in the backyard, lost in his own thoughts. His father, Buzz Aldrin, is about to set foot on the moon, but here on Earth, Andy waits—head in hand, a bundle of nerves and pride. The weight of the moment isn’t just on the astronauts up there; it’s right here, too, in a quiet Houston yard, where a boy’s life is changing in ways he can’t yet put into words. Where were you when the moon landing happened? Share your memories below. You can also post your nostalgic finds here.
