Category Archives: moon

Access Denied

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Monica

The Barred Door The door swings shut key bent and broken to mysteries receding at firestorm speed. from the cabin in early September

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Bright Moon Wandering – New Poetry Book

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Monica

I have a new book of poetry – Bright Moon WanderingI would be very happy if you took a look and gave me your thoughts!

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January Planetary Quintets

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Monica

Quintet in Moon Rising Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mars cavort early morning with fading stars play with moon rising a bright quintet her part’s the biggest, most brilliant yet First among equals, she anchors the arc, modulates phase in the … Continue reading →

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Convergence

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Monica

Here is my best photograph of Venus, Mars, and the setting crescent moon from the evening of February 20. Yesterday the 21st was a huge snowstorm, so nothing was visible. My camera settings admitted too much light, so here is … Continue reading →

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Mars and Venus Conjoin

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Monica

This is not about: “She’s from Venus; he’s from … an alternate universe?” This is about two real planets in conjunction. Public domain images courtesy of Jay Hilgert Named after Roman gods who, at least in theory, controlled the solar … Continue reading →

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Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in Late Spring

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Monica

(late Monica, too) Some photos from our spring trip:

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