Eclipse prep: Merch

How will anyone know you saw the total eclipse of the sun if you don't have the T-shirt?

• Good thing there's no shortage of merchandise to prove it.

What's out there:

• A pair of earrings ($45) or a brooch ($30) from Little Rock's Krystal Bijoux Jewelry.

• Hot Springs offers a set of commemorative posters at many of its downtown shops.
• Toadal Eclipse shirts, a nod to Toad Suck Daze, are available from the Conway Chamber of Commerce.
• North Little Rock themes from its Chamber of Commerce include a color-changing mug.

Special mention: A portion of purchases of a Bigfoot Steals the Eclipse shirt will be donated to the Arkansas Food Bank.

The bottom line: The best merch you can get is likely free — a proper pair of viewing glasses.

• Get them at the Springdale Public Library, too.