Male aborigines in Australia go on something called a “Walkabout”…
It’s a rite of passage when a young man goes off into the bush to wander & live for a period of time. They follow in ancient pathways & live life the way their ancestors did, perhaps using the time for reflection.
I’m not male, Aborigine, or Australian but I’ve gone “walkabout” for a bit…
Be Back Soon!!!
Birthdays have a way of sneaking up on you…
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But not this one – this one has me thinking.
I’ve had so much fun crafting this blog & I’ve learned so much about the technology behind it. I’ve learned more about how I fit into the writing process & I’ve learned new things about myself.
I cannot find enough words to express the gratitude I feel toward everyone who has read, kayaked, liked, sailed, shared, commented, hiked, facebooked, crafted, emailed, boated, called, pinterested, laughed, cooked, swam, cried, followed, or in any other way encouraged me to play with this blog.
I’m sending you these photos with thanks & all possible love & gratitude!
I’m looking forward to more writing, some changes, & the hope that I’ll find you back here again!
Me…I’m off to do some celebrating!!!
Wow…I hope you’re ready…
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April is a very busy month!
Besides the showers that bring May flowers, April is the month to celebrate:
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In addition, weekly celebrations include:
Daily holidays include but are not limited to:
1st – International Tatting Day
2nd – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
4th – Walk Around Things Day
7th – Caramel Popcorn Day
8th – Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
11th – Barbershop Quartet Day
14th – Look up at the Sky Day
15th – Rubber Eraser Day
17th – National Cheeseball Day
18th – International Juggler’s Day
19th – National Garlic Day
21st – Kindergarten Day
22nd – National Jelly Bean Day
25th – World Penguin Day
26th – Hug an Australian Day
27th – National Prime Rib Day
28th – International Astronomy Day
29th – National Shrimp Scampi Day
30th – National Honesty Day
Last but not least, there are 3 really cool celestial events you need to write on your calendar!!!
April 8th – Mars is in opposition – which means it’s the closest to Earth. You may actually be able to see the polar ice caps through a reasonable telescope.
April 15th – Full Moon – lovely in its own right but & accompanied this month by a total lunar eclipse starting around 1 a.m. in Northern Michigan. The result is a phenomenon known as the Pink Moon.
April 22 – Lyrids meteor shower peak
Don’t worry, you don’t have to celebrate everything, just pick you favorites & go find your party hat!
Me…I’m off to practice for Karaoke Week!!!
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