It seems as if I just did a full moon post . . . life is going fast these days. The moon is full today at about noon Mountain time; this moon is called the Strawberry Moon by the Algonquin tribe, the Rose Moon in Europe, and the Lotus Moon in China, according to the Farmer's Almanac -- everywhere, in the northern hemisphere at least, we celebrate nature's gifts in bloom in this moment of very late spring/early summer. Here it's green and lovely; we've had a lot of rain (for Colorado) and the nights are still cool.
strawberry photo by mbgrigby
lotus flower by ddsnet
rose photo by artlight
All photos
It's interesting to note that strawberries and roses are from the same family, Rosaceae. I didn't know they had a moon in common as well!
Posted by: The Ardent Thread | June 26, 2009 at 02:16 AM
I have strawberries for the first year and they are just wonderful straight off the vine. Congrats on the new job.
Posted by: Heather | June 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I like your new photo, Elaine. It sets just the right tone.
Posted by: judy martin | June 08, 2009 at 09:25 PM