The Lure of a Full Moon

Tonight there is a big bright full moon. There's something so compelling about a full moon. I always feel like something magical can begin when you will on a full moon. "Full moon, so big and bright, grant the wish I wish tonight." Whether there's any truth to it, who knows. But how can something so beautiful not have the power to make dreams come true?

The Fraternity of the Dog Walk

One of the best things about having a dog is taking walks and greeting the other dog walkers along the way. Large breeds, small breeds, pure breds or mutts, their owners are all a part of their own unique club. A community of people who hope that their canines greet people and other dogs with a sense of decorum...who pray that there aren't any puddles or dead things along the path...and who willingly scoop up their pals' deposits in plastic bags and pretend that it's not disgusting. We smile and nod, offer a quick greeting, and scratch the heads of the passing pooches. Night after night, morning after morning, the ritual repeats. It's our way of thanking these beloved creatures for their boundless love and affection. A fair exchange to be sure.

A Better Description

It seems that if you ask people to describe themselves, the responses will likely be fairly predictable...age, profession, marital status, height, weight, etc. While accurate, these descriptions don't really invoke a sense of interpersonal engagement.

A thought occurred to me today...since you are the one generating the description, why not make it one that gives them a sense of who you truly are - the way that an author describes a character in a novel?

How about (from A to Z), "I'm...animated, ambitious, brilliant, bubbly, coquettish, cryptic, delicious, dastardly, dynamic, exhuberent, extravagant, faithful, genteel, giggly, genuine, half-hearted, hilarious, homespun, intoxicating, inspired, imaginative, jovial, juicy, kinetic, loquacious, laborious, luscious, manic, morose, mindful, needy, necessary, organic, original, obtuse, passionate, quixotic, random, rebellious, riddled, reminiscent, sympathetic, sensual, triumphant, unexpected, vivid, vibrant, wicked, wise, wistful, something with an x, youthful, zesty, or zany?"

We are what we create. Why not be memorable?!

Fall is in the Air

Without question, my favorite season is fall. More specifically, my favorite month (although not technically a real month) is the period from September 15th to October 15th. During that stretch, the days are sunny and mild and the nights are crisp and cool. The trees are ablaze with color and there's an indescribable scent of autumn in the air.

This year, it seems the season has started a little early. Hopefully that will mean my favorite season will extend a little longer. But just in case it's just shifted ahead, I intend to savor every moment of this season.

Tonight as I walked Snickers, I allowed myself to drink in the experience...the chill air on my cheeks, the wafting scent of a fire burning in a fireplace, the first spots of color among the leaves, the deep hue of goldenrod in full bloom, even the haunting call of a screech owl...a sure sign that Halloween is just around the corner.