Just before sunrise the moon looked like it was resting on the peak outside my window.
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Harvest Moon
The moon brought along a friend to this photo shoot, or maybe it’s a reflection. 😉
Either way, it gave me the idea to take this picture my book, ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON and MOON’s FIRST FRIENDS, by Susanna Leonard Hill. A wonderful pair to celebrate the moon.
Full Moon 8/15/19
The clouds added texture to the view and slid away for the moon to show off
Nearly Full Moon
Mesmerized by the moonrise
not able to wait til it rises fully
to capture its beauty.
The Moon and Jupiter over Red Rocks
An evening at Red Rocks Amphitheater is a dream for many performers and concert goers. I’ve been fortunate to see a variety of performers there since I’ve lived in Colorado.
Sunday night, with Joe Bonamassa on the stage, we were treated to a second show in the sky. The waxing gibbous moon rested between Saturn (not pictured) to the left and Jupiter to the right. The first image was taken during the show from a lower row and the second was taken afterwards from the top level behind the seats. The point of reference provided by the Amphitheater is the same and gives great perspective.
Waxing Moon
Clouds part
bright reflection
lights the night sky
Apollopalooza
To say I’m honored to be on this list of Thought Leaders from the Apollo 11 celebration at Wings over the Rockies is an understatement.
As I said to a friend yesterday, I’m a drop in the bucket in this ocean of talent. I suppose a more appropriate analogy would have been I’m a tiny star 🌟 in the infinite expanse of endless knowledge others on this list possess. Regardless of the depth of talent and amazing people I met, I’m grateful beyond words and am inspired just as Aliana is by it all. 
Apollo 11 Countdown – one day to 7/20/19
One day left (in my time zone.) Tomorrow will be a wonderful celebration! 🚀🌕🎊
Perfect Picture Book Friday: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON Plus Giveaway
Perfect Picture Book Friday: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON Plus Giveaway
Perfect Picture Book Friday: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON Plus Giveaway
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Countdown to Apollo 11 Anniversary 50 years ago
I’m caught up in the excitement of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which you know if you follow this blog. The clips of the astronauts, mission control, and Walter Cronkite are all bringing the magnitude of this accomplishment into focus for me.
I was a child in 1969 and didn’t understand why this garnered the world’s attention. Now, as an adult I understand the danger and why Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins were heroes. The very real chance of them not coming back didn’t occur to me until 1986, when I watched the Challenger disaster.
As the countdown reaches 2 days left to 7/20/19, this illustration created by Ariel Boroff to depict the big reveal in our book, demonstrates my own feeling watching all of the news footage from 50 years ago. I hope you are also filled with awe. 
