Into Every Sun a Big Ol' Cloud Might Fall Up

Tis' the season and all that. Rainy, windy, cloudy. With weather and seasons pretty unpredictable these days/months/years, I don't mind having a bit of a rainy season. Sorry tourists, for you and for certain businesses, that it is not so shiny bright, but we used to have a rainy season, when this was just how it was at this time of year. Adaptation is good for the soul. If there isn't thunder and/or lightning, the beach can still be a dramatically fun place to go. Or the bar(s) restaurant(s) of your choice(s) that are open!

And p.s. it's not really rainy for the whole season. On days like today it sort of feels like it, though. More soup weather!

There is still beauty in the subtleness of muted light

Some wind acton going on!

If you wonder about how you'd fare on a very small island, here's a little test. If you can look at the same view 1000 times and enjoy the fact that it is never the same, in a way that really and truly affects your spirit, you might make it here. 

While you ponder those deep mysteries, go find some "Melicoccus bijugatus, commonly called Spanish lime, genip, guinep, genipe, ginepa, quenepa, quenepe, chenet, canepa, mamón, limoncillo, skinip, kinnip...It is known as huaya in Campeche and Mérida" ackee (in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados) or mamoncillo..." to enjoy. 

The trees around the island are loaded. If you see an overhanging branch calling your name from someone's yard, don't skip asking permission! It's the right thing to do. 

...a fruit-bearing tree in the soapberry family Sapindaceae, native or naturalized across the New World tropics including South and Central America, and parts of the Caribbean." source: Wikipedia

This one happened to be double seeded 

Which means double eating pleasure!

Apparently genipas are tres chic these days. Here is an article from Organic Facts about 10 Incredible Benefits, covering everything from bone strength to mood stabilizer. Who knew? Buen provecho!


If you happen to be in the NYC area, tomorrow night is a treat for Culebra minded folks. Ann will be performing! Here's the info. I don't like to steal artwork and not credit it, but hopefully the artist will know my intentions are honorable. First, it gives good information. And second, it's really brilliant art. Mea culpa, unknown artist! Break a leg, Ann!

Dummies & Co. ~ StoryFest Edition ~7/14 Friday, @ The PIT Loft w/  Powder Jacobs, Becca Beberaggi, Rob Penty, Ann Ashton!!

Have a tidy up Thursday! Do something trimmingly.

Some of This and That

Waiting and watching for the full moon rise, the big event of last night, I'm plumb worn out. Anticipation can be energy sucking, I need to learn to pace myself. 

The sun finally made its way elsewhere

Colors deepened with oncoming darkness

And finally, peeking out like a little kid hoping you notice him but will think he's so cute you'll let him come out to play instead of being sent back to bed, she arrived.

Deep yellow orange like a wheel of the best and sharpest cheddar you've ever eaten, she rose up, slowly lighting the night sky. A hush except for small waves hitting the sand, even the birds had a reflective moment. 

Full moon nights. They're worth the wait.

Summer is the time to be outside and try something new. If you haven't checked out any of Suz's goodies from her finca over on the big island. You can get something to use for yourself or to give as a gift, just check out this list. From coffee to chutney, there is something here that will tickle your tastebuds.

Suzanne gives us weather updates almost 365 days a year, keeping our head in the game of what will happen next around here. Giving something back is a good thing.

Yum!

Have a momentous Monday. Do something mmmm-mmm.

Full Moon Rising ~ July

I wanted to get a photo of the moon last night, because that most thin of slivers away from full is usually pretty wonderful, but the sky had different plans. Rainy plans. From the tickle of ghosty mist drops to torrents, there would be no moon show for me last night. The new camera is weather resistant, but testing it is not in my immediate plans if I can help it. I'm hoping we have clear skies tonight, this night of the full moon for July.

Below is something I wrote last year, about names of the July moon, edited somewhat, because whatever point I was making then isn't revealing itself today! I was in California, awaiting the birth of my latest grandchild, so who knows what I was thinking? Me? Non.

This Buck moon (for the velvet growing on the bucks' antlers), this (get it in the barn) Hay moon, this (lightning and) Thunder moon. 

Can you warm yourself with its Summer moon name? Can you measure the empty belly of a Hungry Ghost Moon? Have you tasted a Ripe Corn moon? Or sat in silence, watching the Crane moon mount the sky?

Have you claimed something magical with the Moon of Claiming or drunk your fill on the night of the Mead moon? Did you send your lover flowers on this Rose moon night? 

July full moon in Maine from years back
I am not in Maine, but the moon is still there.

Have a satiating Sunday. Do some skylarking!