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The world is set to experience the biggest full moon for 19 years when the satellite reaches its closest point to Earth tonight.  The full moon could appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter to the naked eye, especially when it rises on the eastern horizon at sunset or is provided with the right atmospheric conditions.  I just may have those conditions here on the Island.

The big event here is the “Full Moon” Party on Lubbers at “Cracker ‘P’s” …. I just have to find a boater to get me there.  It’s about 15 miles northeast of where I am now on a little Island.

Here’s a little full moon folklore:

• Full moons are traditionally associated with temporal insomnia, insanity (hence the terms lunacy and lunatic) (Perfect! My excuse for any stupid behavior I may find myself partaking in this evening…LOL)
• To see the crescent moon over the right shoulder was considered lucky, but seeing it over the left shoulder was unlucky.  (I will remember to only look right tonight)
  
• In Cornwall, If a boy was born during a waning moon, they said that the next birth would be a girl. (I’d say there are pretty good odds of this happening just about anywhere)
  
• When anyone spoke of Mountains of the Moon, it simply meant white mountains. The arabs call white horses “Moon-coloured”. (Hum)
  
• In certain areas of England there was an expression that if a dark Moon came out on Christmas, a fine harvest would follow. Other areas declared that a waxing or New Moon on Christmas portended a good year, but a Waning Moon a hard year. (This one is just confusing)
  
• In Italy they say that if the moon changes on a Sunday, there will be a flood before the month is out. (Doesn’t the Moon change everyday?)
  
• If a new moon falls on a Saturday, it was said there would be 20 days of wind and rain. (Guess that has never happened, except during the flood back in the day of Noah)
  
• It is said of March weather that if it comes in like a lamb, it will go out like a lion. (Not sure what this has to do with the moon)
  
• And if the full moon fell on a Friday that was also the 13th, it was considered to be the most unlucky day there could be. (I will go with this one)
  
• Almost every culture believed that if the new moon came on a Monday, it was a sign of good weather and good luck. (Darn, we just missed it)
  
• Two new moons in one month were said to predict a month’s bad weather. (Or two really good full moon parties)
  
• A ring around the moon means rain or snow. (Does that mean, anywhere?)
  
• If you move to a new house or location during a waning moon, it will ensure you never go hungry. (Wow, guess I better be moving on tomorrow)
  
• Some farmers still believe that crops sown near a full moon will be ready for the harvest a month earlier than crops sown during a waxing moon. (Gonna do some planting today)
  
• Upon seeing the new moon, bow to her and turn over the coins in your pocket. This will bring you luck in all your affairs. (Exactly who am I to turn my coins over to?  The guy that made this one up?)
  
• The Irish say that to see your future, for good or ill, take a mirror outside. Let the light of the moon fall on the surface and stare into it. Any face that appears will be connected with your future. (Sweet… gonna try this one tonight)
  
• If you suffer from corns, cut them during the waning moon and they will dissapear forever. (Holy toledo… thank goodness I don’t have to worry about corns, yet!)
  
• Grass crops should be sown at the full moon. Then the hay will dry quickly. (Not a lot of grass here on the Island)
  
• Wood cut at the new moon is hard to split. If it is cut at the full moon it is easy to split.  (No worries here, won’t be doing any wood cutting, you?)
  
• The English had a saying: that if a member of the family died at the time of the new moon, three deaths would follow. (This one is just wrong!)
  
• Originally, the term moon-struck or moon-touched meant chosen by the Goddess. These people were considered to be blessed. (Guess I am moon-touched or moon-struck then, because I am truly blessed)
  
• It is often said that if a person was born at a full moon, he or she would have a lucky life. (Lucky is relative)
  
• It is said that cats’ eyes will be open wider during a full moon than at any other time. (wow, I can actually test this one too… with my new kitten, Lillie)
  
• A waning moon was considered an unlucky time for a marriage or birth. (Won’t be incurring either of these problems so…)

I hope these little tidbits of information will help you better appreciate the implications of tonight’s Full Moon!  Enjoy!

And… No Howling!

Waiting For My Real Life to Begin Album : “Going Somewhere”
(written by: Colin Hay / Thom Mooney) Colin Hay

Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I’ll keep checking the horizon
I’ll stand on the bow,
feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down down down,
on me And you say,
be still my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in
But don’t you understand
I already have a plan
I’m waiting for my
real life to begin
When I awoke today,
suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams,
I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path,
and up this cobbled lane
I’m walking in my old footsteps,
once again
And you say,
just be here now
Forget about the past,
your mask is wearing thin
Let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I’m waiting for my
real life to begin
Any minute now,
my ship is coming in
I’ll keep checking
the horizon
And I’ll check my machine,
there’s sure to be that call
It’s gonna happen
soon, soon, soon
It’s just that times are lean
And you say,
be still my love
Open up your heart,
let the light shine in
Don’t you understand
I already have a plan
I’m waiting for my
real life to begin

When people enter your life and sometimes you know right away that it was meant to be, they are there to serve some sort of purpose, just love you, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. These people could be your roommate, neighbor (I have the best neighbors right now… amazing people and now great friends), co-worker, longest friend, lover, or even a complete stranger but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.

Some people come and go very quickly. Met this couple at Pete’s the other night, the husband gave me some very wise advise. He awakened me to a new understanding with his passing wisdom. If I am smart I will listen to him. I will probably never see them again. Some people move our souls to dance, make us smile, or just feel good about ourselves again. Some people stay a while and leave footprints in our hearts but for a time they make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. We are all of a sudden different, never to be the same again.

Yep, sometimes you get hurt…. things happen. At the time what seems unbelievable, horrible, painful, and unfair, will slowly pass. After a time, you begin to reflect you find that you discover something new about yourself. You have great perseverance, strength, willpower, heart and even potential. If you believe that everything happens for a reason, that nothing happens by chance or luck, it somehow makes it easier. These events, whatever they may be… test the limits of your soul and without them small tests, life would be pointless. You would never learn new things about life. These people and experiences help you find yourself.

So in you journey, pay attention! Appreciate every moment and person that enters your life. Be outgoing and assertive(I have this one down). Talk to people, introduce yourself and actually listen. Let yourself love. Believe in yourself, if you don’t; it will be hard for others to.

Write your own story and live it with no regrets, no what if’s!

“Never Regret anything, because at the time, it was exactly what you wanted”.

Many people out there live their lives the way they  desire.  They work hard doing what they love. These people are considered to be successful because of that very thing… doing what you love and making a living.  It’s not as hard as it seems, because the more you want something the harder you will work to get it.

Then there are some people… bored with life… trudging along in the monotony they have created for themselves.  I am going to use the term, “Lazy or Unmotivated”.  It is time to make a change.  Unless of course, you like being bored.  There will be obstacles, fears and people that will try to hold you back from your goals and dreams, but it’s not impossible, only more interesting.

Maybe you don’t have a clue what your passion is…I’m still trying to figure mine out… but I am getting very close.  Finding your passion may take deep internal research… it may even take stepping out of the box, or it may be right in front of you and you haven’t noticed it.  It may not slap you in your face, so pay attention.

Some passions create ways to may money, others (the best ones.. haha) have a need for money.  What angle do you need to make your dreams a reality? Sitting around in avoidance won’t work for sure. Don’t just think… ACT!  Even if it is drastic!

I wish I could help you find your passion…. I am having enough trouble as it is… but… if you are constantly working on trying to find yours… you will have something to entice you to rise each morning.

If I come up with some revelation on how to help …. you will be the first to know… now get busy.

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.” – Buddha

I am a lucky girl, I have the best neighbors!  Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending some time sunning at the Abaco Club at Winding Bay.  What a beautiful place.  The beaches there are the best I have seen on the Island.  White fine sand.  We went out on paddle boards (these are awesome exercise) and spent some time in the steam bath in the spa.  I could so get used to days like that.  I don’t know how I will ever repay Gordy and Cathy for there kindness to me over here in the shack.  Maybe one day!