Thinking of the Nick Drake tune by the same name, aren't you?

11:08:08 PM    comment []

Actually it was full at exactly 7:53 a.m. EDT today, not this evening.  It was spectacular last night, a large pearl pendant hanging from the neck of the sky.

I think I might just take a break from the madness and check it out, see whether it's as jewel-like as it was last evening.

Shall we look together?  Race you.

Don't forget to check the almanac before you rip out of doors; moonrise here in the upper midwest was at 8:40 p.m. local time.  (Some calendars also show that last night was the full moon; it will still be beautiful tonight, weather conditions permitting whereever you are.) 

9:43:17 PM    comment []

Totally bonkers here, four piles of neatly ironed and folded warm-weather clothing, piles of sandals and flip-flops, childrens' backpacks laden with snacks and toys, suitcases, all strewn across the living room and the adjoining dining room.

Agh.  I hate this part of the vacation -- the preparation part.

The house is trashed, up-ended as everyone rooted for their summer togs.  The kids are also getting Easter goodies from well-meaning friends and relatives; those, too, are sprinkled about the house.

Gah.

This time tomorrow I'll be in the air, somewhere over Tennessee or northern Georgia. 

I'll probably remember something I've forgotten about that point.

7:35:21 PM    comment []