I used to talk about writing here. At this time I am choosing not to write (except blog posts sometimes).

I am on Zepbound GLP1 for purposes of losing weight. I will talk about that here. 

And maybe other things. Like trees. Or the beach. Or any thing that intrigues me.

Today I need to whine. 

I gave up sugar before I started ZB. 

One of the things that happens is - your tastes change. I used to love coffee & tea. Now I don't.

That is I don't like the coffee or tea I liked before.

What I really miss, though, is ambience. So today I went searching for ambience at Panera's. While I was there I had a thought - I used to not like Paneras coffee - maybe now I would.

I did like their coffee. So I took a cup of Paneras Hazelnut coffee with some half & half to the Bellaire Causeway & found a lookout / parking place with a view of the water that met my need for ambience.

NEW moon mantra - October 2025

 My willingness to take care of my body increases with the waxing moon.

The amazing Nick Drake (deceased).

Sometimes Dandelions must grow up through holes in concrete

 And that's what it feels like lately. Survival mode.

Also - I am reluctant to write & add more words to the chaotic den of society today.

Even though I still read fictional novels.

Go figure.

Anoushka Shankar - Voice Of the Moon

Fun to think about

 In Florida there is a city called ***Wewahitchka***. It is a Native American word that means 2 eyes in the sky. 

There are 2 lakes.

How did Native Americans back in the day know what they looked like from the sky?

Spring Equinox 2025

 Today we will have 12 hours of daylight & 12 hours of dark. 

I will spend some daylight hours in the sun eating a sandwich with sour sauerkraut.

And some of the dark outside with the moon and a cup of coffee.

Both times I will work on a neurographic art piece that reflects light & dark. 

When it's done I will post a picture here.

Spring! Yay!

Lorena McKennitt - The Mummer's Dance

Comforting Concert

 Lately I have been making neurographic art pictures for therapy. This is a recent one on the subject of moving & money. I  have a lot of anxiety around these subjects.

So part way through making this picture, I started to hear Bob Marley singing "Everythings gonna be alright." And now If I have some negative thoughts, he pops into my head & sings to me. Very comforting.

In the back of my head just out of reach was the notion that there was another song with a chorus like that. I finally found it. Shawn Mullins song Lullaby from his album Soul's Core. 

Tonight I went searching for anymore songs like this & I found one that I really like. The lyrics are perfect. David Lee Murphy's song Everything's Gonna Be Alright.

Now if I start to be anxious there is a concert in my head!

Written during my full moon ceremony 1/15/25

The full moon started on 1/13. I had my ceremony on 1/15.

 RAISE THE POWER:

With the waning of the moon

Comes the waning of the influence of gaslighters, distracters, liars and national thiefs

With the howling of the wolves at the waning Wolf moon

Comes the silencing of the voices that would create confusion and hide truth

With the waning of the moon

The fires of harmful destruction burn down the forces promoting hatred in our global society

With the waning of the moon which influences the tides

Selfishness is ebbing out and kindness is flowing in

With the flapping of birds wings as they witness the waning moon

National public witness is brought to bear on the evil actions meant to line pockets with gold while making the Earth uninhabitable for future generations of humans and all other lifeforms - the power of people attempting such actions wanes with the moon

With the waning of the moon

The current turmoil of Earth's climate wanes

With the waning of the moon

All energy wanes except for light and love

I hold space for this so it will be.