Happy “Blue Moon”

An August full moon (by “The Chasers”)

Saturday, August 17, 2024

These evenings, a nearly full moon is gracing the sky. Its ethereal beauty offers a glimpse of the upcoming full Blue Moon. A blue moon in August is rare. This one will be at its fullest and illuminate the evening on Monday.

On the town’s eastern edge, our Moon-Chasing Team will be waiting–decked out in our finest lunar-themed attire, enjoying snacks and lively conversation while eagerly spotting for the moon’s earliest glimmer. Our photography equipment will be poised to capture its majestic ascent.

Over the years, our moon-chasing has evolved into pleasantly more complicated events. First, there’s a thrill of being in total darkness and glimpsing the earliest moon glow, a breaking light that encourages our deep sense of promise and hope. We dance in appreciation to the thrilling light and play, almost childlike, at being creative. We photograph to capture and illuminate our sheer joy.

The full moons have become our serendipitous gateway to learning, playfulness, and flights of fancy. Yes, adults, too, need moments of liberation to safely loosen their grip on reality and embrace the whimsical.

Dear Friends: Deep down, our inner child never fades away. Diana

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