If I live to be a hundred, I’ll experience about 1,200 wonderful magical full moons in my lifetime. It sounds like a lot, but I already know, it’s not going to be enough.
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Because I make wishes on everything from lady bugs to dandelions, wishbones and falling stars, eyelashes and pennies I find heads-up; four-leaf clovers and falling leaves I catch in midair, first-star-I-see-tonight, and birthday candles, of course I make wishes on the full moon. I can’t resist; there it is, spreading light on the whole world. I want my energy in there too! ♥
So I thought I’d show you just a few of the moons you and I have shared this year; I think it’s perfectly OK to make wishes on pictures of moons! And here’s a little night music to go with them . . . (you can click and come right back and listen while you scroll down. ♥)
You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one . . .
My favorite is on wintry nights, when the full moon rises down at the end of my street, above Vineyard Haven Harbor, and peeks through the leafless maples and birches into my backyard; it shines a silvery path across the frosted lawn to my kitchen door. This was taken just the other night from our porch; it’s the “Long Night’s Moon,” as the December full moon was called by Native Americans.
Coming home from a long trip, we crossed the sound at midnight by boat . . . our way was lit by stars and the full Hunter’s Moon of October.
Pismo Beach, California; a balmy moonlit night after a walk on the beach.
Overlooking Edgartown harbor and the “on-time” ferry to Chappaquiddick . . . bundled up in layers — hats, scarves, gloves; it’s cold out there!
Bella Luna . . . The Harvest Moon comes up right at the end of our street. I wait for it. If we’re in the car, it feels like we are driving right into it. It also wakes me up at night, calls me to the window to watch it.
Driving 101, on the Central Coast of California, heading south past Shell Beach in August, and there she was! Mrs. Green Corn Moon herself. Beautiful, beautiful moon.
In April, we twirl and make wishes on the “Pink Moon.”
There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. ♥ George Carlin
Woods Hole, on a blustery night just after a storm blew through, and bella luna.
The Strawberry Moon coming up through the cottonwoods at our California house.
No privacy, no where to hide; the moon comes peeping over the barn and lets herself in through our bedroom window.
This is what we see in our “room with a view” when we cross the country by train; from our sleeping car window there are beautiful sunsets and amazing moonrises, like this one, over the New Mexico desert.
No moon? There’s always a full moon at the Griffith Park Observatory in Hollywood where we went last April.
I’m standing out in front of my house looking toward the harbor by way of the moon. The best things in life are free. ♥
This is where we walk every day, out a dirt road through the woods that opens onto this pond and the sound — in the summer we come down for the sunset and go home with the moon rise.
The stars are just coming out, find one and make a wish!
In 2013, when you look up at the moon, just tell the driver:
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land among the stars. ♥ Les Brown
And just in case you’d like a little more moon–here you go!
XOXOXOXOXOX
(If I had a gypsy soul, which this song almost makes me think I do, this would make me want to tie long scarves to my fingers, and dance barefoot to the bella bella moon . . .)
Here’s a little S.B. memorabilia for you for 2013. . . It’s a bookmark you can print out, with all the dates for all the full moons so you don’t miss a thing! It also includes the Native American names for each month’s moon. If you want one more reminder, we also made a moon wallpaper for your computer. ♥
It’s a marvelous night for a moondance . . .
How very lovely. From one moon watcher to another, you are so very special. I wish I lived next door to you. Maybe we could be friends.
So happy you liked it!
Dear Susan,
I love the moon! I am kind of obsessed with it. I think it started when I was little with Captain Kangaroo where there was this Grandfather clock with the man on the moon in the face of it. Thank you for your beautiful photos!
I love your website!
Thank You
Jill
Thank you back Jill!
It makes me happy to know that there are so many others who love and appreciate a full moon like I do! Usually people look at me as if I am a werewolf or something….getting ready to howl when it’s full! I love the sweet sliver moon, too (is there a name for that….not sure….I always called it sliver. Maybe it’s called the New Moon?)
The one shining in my window right now is the worm moon — perfect for the garden, worms waking up!
No Worm Moon shining here tonight….boo-hoo….it’s all cloudy! But I know it’s there shining on someone so that’s good!
It’s here. It woke me up, came in right through the window!
xoxo…..kp
We enjoyed the beautiful bright “Pink Moon” last evening. I am of the moon sign and my body naturally gravitates to it. I like you, have always had a fascination with the moon. Every month observing the moon, there is always something different and unique about it. I hope to one day get the the Hollywood Observatory. Thank you for sharing.
Dearest Susan,
Thank you for Bella Luna. I sometimes come here just to listen while I am busy on other pages.
Or, more likely, to dance barefoot with scarves tied to my fingers while beautiful luna dances above
aaahhhhhhhhhh… so relaxing…
Here’s to you, Missy Susan.
♥Deb♥
Thank you Debbie . . .!
Oh no! My computer lost its memory, and your site no longer has the link to the moon bookmark and wallpaper? Bah-hoo, this makes me very sad. Please bring it back.
I’ll try to get that fixed on Monday! Sorry!
Sooo, we may have shared the same moon! I lived at one time in Arroyo Grande and visited Pismo Beach several times and recognized your moon, thank you for sharing. I also worked at a resort in Shell Beach, and have to agree that moon was also beautiful! I know have a beautiful new moon I treasure from my deck in Payson, AZ. Thank you Susan for being so gracious and always sharing!
Merci…
You are the only other person I have encountered that knows the moon– the Native american names and the fun with the moon songs — I have a local following amongst my friends and associates now that call me about the moon – and we have a hilltop gathering to watch the full moon rise over the Smoky Mtn Peaks (I lie a the very foot of the mtns..) so refreshing to see someone else appreciate and believe in it like I have for years. Capella Luna to all
Hard not to appreciate such a beautiful thing . . . I’ve put the Native American names for the moon on my calendars since I don’t know when … they’re so evocative of the seasons … if you liked wishing on the moon, you will love Martha’s Vineyard Moonrise! Kindred spirits!
Please make your spirit go on forever. It lifts me up everyday. My young daughters love it too….both in nyc! oxoxox
You are so sweet to say that! Hello to the girls!
The link doesn’t work for me either~ Can you give us an update on your England Diary progress? I can’t wait till I can read it, eeek~
Glad to! I’m on page 113. Its at my publisher right now being read! Fingers crossed she likes it! Had to stop to do willard, decorate the house, going back to it soon!
Loved the moon replay! Thanks! The other night I had to get up to see why the light was so bright in our room – the man in the moon was shining brightly! Page 113 on “our” diary! Fabulous! You’re amazing!! xoxo
So are you Joanie!
A friend in my circle of women shared your 2012 bookmark. I loved it! I printed out several copies and made laminated bookmarks I gave away to friends–and of course I kept one for myself. I’m finally stopping by to thank you for your generosity in creating a lovely and useful piece of art I’ve enjoyed all year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year.
Where did you find the song Bella Luna with Jason Mraz? That video is so
Touching awesome and romantic—fabulous!
When you click on it, you will go right to it Pat.
Last night I woke up around 4:30, I looked out the window & saw the most beautiful
Moonscape! Big billowy white clouds with spaces in between and the moon almost full, and
Shining brightly. Oh, the spaces were the most georgous deep blue. I live in Calif.
With an ocean view —-which made it so spectacular.