OT - Full Moon

Dear KK - I understand your feeling and I'm so sorry the list is not a respite for you at the moment.

I agree that the moon does have its gravitational pull on us at times, but I don't think that's the only thing right now. There have also been some very major solar flares going on the past week and a half and those have tendencies to affect us as well.

But I also think - it is our collective human response to tragedy and disaster. I think many of us who aren't even affected directly by the disaster itself, feel the hurt, sadness, depression, anger, loss, grief of a large disaster that affects our country. We all react differently and we all need to vent, talk about it, or at least get the emotions out somehow. And many of us don't even realize what an impact the disaster/tragedy has on us personally. We think, "Well, it didn't happen to me, Thank God, so why should I be angry, depressed, upset, sad, etc.?" But we don't give ourselves credit for the fact that as humans, the human suffering of our fellow man DOES directly affect us.

To give a more tangible example - something we can literally see or feel - gas and lumber. When there is a disaster or tragedy of such large magnitude, commodities become more valuable and more expensive. Water, gas and lumber are in a serious state of supply and demand at the moment - even if you and I aren't buying tons of it. But you and I still have to pay a higher price for it right now as a direct effect of the disaster.

The same is true with our emotions and feelings. Our hearts and souls are valuable commodities in the grand scheme of life. Right now, everyones heart and soul are in grand and grave demand and working overtime worrying about friends, loved ones and acquaintances. What if it had been us? What if we lost everything? What if the government didn't come to our aid for a week? What will happen with all the evacuees that are moving into my area/neighborhood? etc. etc. etc.

It is stressful for everyone, no matter how directly and immediately they were affected or not, no matter if they had immediate relatives or loved ones involved or not. And we have to get that stress out somehow. Some of us use humor (in good taste or bad), some of us get angry or snipey with those around us, many times without even realizing it, some of us realize it and go read our Bible, or take a hot bath or spend hours at our sewing machine.

Anyway, I hope you get my meaning, even if I used a lot of words and didn't really make my sentiment clear enough. I hardly mean to excuse my, or anyone elses, bad behavior or inadequate handling of stressful and frightening emotions. But as a collective human conscience, we are all, ALL affected by human tragedy and disaster and it is only fair to give ourselves credit for having a soul and heart and needing to express our pain, frustration, anger, sadness, loss, grief, worry, etc.

Hugs for you - and I too, hope we all make it through this stressful and grieving time in short order. I for one am so grateful that we all have each other to lean on and share with and I hope that we are all patient and kind to each other until we are all past this difficult time.

Tina

I went out and danced in the moonlight last night with my dogs. It was so bright and clear that one didn't need a flashlight. The air was dry and cool and all I had on was my nighty. My dogs rejoiced with me and danced too.

Some of you may know that I am a recluse as a result of my impaired immune system. I take medication to depress my immunity in order to keep my Polymyositis in check. I can't be around a lot of people but maintain as much independance as I can. I am grateful that I can still walk (and dance in the moonlight) and get around as well as I do. I wish I could practice my profession as a social worker and often feel frustrated about that but I am grateful that I am alive.

I am no graceful nymph doing piroettes - rather a gray haired, fat and boobless old scarred carcass with a joyful heart to uplift me. So dance when the moon is fool but ---- if you look like me ===== do it in the dark at 2 am when the neighbors can't see and call the cops.

Sounds like the inspiration for a wonderful art quilt! Go for it!

The song "dancing in the moon light everybody feeling the.. it's such a fine and natural sight .....la la la la" I can't remember the lyric to actually write them but the tune is in my head. It must have been a 1970s song. Great tune! I love the moon.

Snig, beauty comes from the soul and YOU are beautiful so dance in the light so that everyone see your soulfulness.

Namaste

I applaud your ability with the limited vocabulary we (plural)have.....sometimes finding the right words is the hardest thing to do and you have done it superbly. Thank you

Butterfly (RCTQ is my ONLY outlet for a few years now (learned early on how to skip posts) ......can't attend guild meetings, and I'm happy to get to one show per year--and 2 hours is my MAX at them--unless I run into someone that used perfume or even had a ciggy before they came--then I have to leave)

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Here's the words, Carole

DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT King Harvest

"We get it on most every night When that moon is big and bright It's a supernatural delight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight

Everybody here is out of sight They don't bark and they don't bite They keep things loose they keep it tight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight

Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a supernatural delight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight

We like our fun and we never fight You can't dance and stay uptight It's a supernatural delight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight

Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a supernatural delight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight

Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a supernatural delight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight"

Keep on dancing, Everyone.

-- Carey in MA

Part of the reason I exploded a couple days ago was I was keyed up from a VERY close call while driving one of my kids to class -- a young woman who wasn't paying attention ran a stop sign and came straight for me. She literally wasn't looking where she was going, but down at something. I was trapped and couldn't move my vehicle out of the way. She was SO not paying attention that she didn't even look up when I blared the horn. That's when I braced myself for what I thought would be certain collision. She was heading straight for MY door. If anyone in my vehicle was going to be injured, it was going to be me. She finally noticed she was out of control in time to get her vehicle stopped TWO INCHES from my door. TWO INCHES.

I was so rattled that all I did was give her a Mom Look -- the kind that said, See what can happen when you don't pay attention? I screeched away as soon as an opening appeared in traffic.

Then I witnessed 1) a near collision and 2) the aftermath of a fender bender, in the college parking lot.

All I could think was, is it the phase of the moon or something? I guess it must have been.

Thanks Carey for sharing the lyrics :o)

Carole Champlain, NY

You're welcome, Carole. Figured if you had the tune in your head, you might as well have the lyrics, as well. ;-))

-- Carey in MA

ROFL - You're a sweetheart! Moondance by Van Morrison is a pretty good one too! I have the lyrics. DH is still part of his high school rock band and they often get together to jam and compose music has a hobby. At our wedding reception, they played the song as it is my favorite. A very touching moment!

Carole Champlain, NY

That's the way I felt to. I felt as young and healthy and beautiful as if I were a teenager ... and my dogs celebrated my joy with me.

My dearest Pollock and I had our first date on March the 13th - a Friday - and there was a full moon. We always celebrated that date as our anniversary and not the date we married. We dated for over 5 years before we married so the civil ceremony (New Years Eve) was sort of anticlimatic and not as memorable as our sacramental marriage. We chose March 13th as our sacramental marriage date because of the significance of the date to us. My dearest Pollock would have been 74 on the 27th of this month had he lived. I wouldn't wish him back as ill as he was but I sure do miss his smile.

Boy! I bet your guardian angel was sure looking frazzeled after that close call. Thank goodness you were okay and that the collisions X 2 didn't occur.

My wonderful Pollock (my dad, who refers to himself as such) will be having major surgery this Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m.

I'd like to take the opportunity to squeeze in a prayer request here. He's not as young as he used to be, has other health issues that will have an affect on this surgery and I'd be lost without my role model and hero. Needless to say, I'm a little scared.

TIA, and Hugs, Tina

Will be keeping good thoughts for an easy surgery and good recovery.

-- Carey in MA

Well you certainly have it coming from Arkansas. Hoping the Creator will hold you all in his hands.

Prayers, hugs and some full moon mojo headed your way, for you and your dad.