Full Moon

The View from the Patio

January 20, 2019                                       Yolanda Renee ©2019

My pictures of the full moon never, ever do it justice. But thanks goodness there are plenty of folks who know how to take a professional photo that does.

Even more interesting than the pictures are the names for each full moon. All provided by the native Americans.

January’s full moon was known this year as the Super Blood Wolf Moon. Because of the closeness to the earth and the eclipse. Which was a real treat to witness, and it did turn red. Sadly I didn’t get a picture, at least not one that you would recognize.

But for your information here’s a list of the upcoming moons:

February 19^th      Snow Moon -

March 20^th          Worm Moon

April 19^th            Pink Moon

May 18^th             Flower Moon

June 17^th            Strawberry Moon

July 16^th             Buck Moon

August 15^th         Sturgeon Moon

September 14^th   Harvest Moon

October 13^th       Hunter’s Moon

November 12^th    Beaver Moon

December 12^th    Cold Moon

The Farmers almanac.com gives more details if you're interested.

For me, just researching this blog brought an idea for a new series of murder mysteries. Yay for research!

How are you progressing with your goals, writing or otherwise? 

My writing goals are suffering, but I have a lot on the table right now, so I can’t complain. Because I'm moving forward and still have that New Year glow and a positive outlook for the future. I hope you do too!

IWSG - Dam Builders

Insecure Writer's Support Group

Alex J. Cavanaugh

Question: Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing?

I’m not sure I said “I quit” but I did walk away from a book for almost a year. It just wasn’t coming together. So I attempted other things, like short story writing and flash fiction.

Changing genre and style helped me complete the book. I think stretching, whether it’s writing or other creative outlets, can make all the difference when a blockage occurs – you know that thing that some say doesn’t even exist (writer’s block).

What about you. Does your writing flow like water or do those pesky dam building rodents sometimes clog up the works? What's your solution?

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A PLAN FOR 2015

Goals, Goals, & More Goals!

This year I'm setting a passel of goals:

  Writing:   

                 Finish The Night Prowler
                 Finish The Mausoleum

                 Enter all 4 WOW Flash Fiction Challenges                                                           

  Health:  Exercise daily.

                 Lose the extra weight.

                 Eat healthier.

That's why I'm joining Mari L McCarthy's

28 days Weight Control Journaling Challenge

on February 1^st.

      

       And finally I want to go to Alaska, just because!

Have you set your goals for the year?

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