12th House Moon

Just a guy with a 12th House Moon

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Still Keeping This Blog Alive

I haven't been here for ages, but I want to keep this blog alive for a while.

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Still Keeping This Tumblr Alive

I need to periodically make posts here to keep this blog alive.  I use it now and then to explore what different changes will look like on a blog.

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This is a test to see if this caption is visible with the photo using the Minimalism theme

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‘Horticultural disobedience’: Quebecer letting front yard grow naturally, despite risk of flouting local bylaw

This year, Dany Baillargeon is committing what he describes as “horticultural disobedience” by letting his front yard grow naturally — despite the risk of running afoul of local bylaws. The Sherbrooke, Que., resident describes his lawn as “beautiful chaos.” Its filled with plants such as wildflowers, clover and long grasses, and it is regularly visited by butterflies, bees and birds.

“I let nature take the space that it deserves,” he said in a recent interview.

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Despite the advantages, it is still forbidden to grow vegetables or natural grass and flowers on front yards under local bylaws in many cities, which require residents keep lawns weeded and cut short.

(…) His message, he said, is summarized on the sign he installed on his lawn to explain his yard to his neighbours. 

It reads: “It’s the cohabitation that makes it all beautiful.”

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If he were to run for mayor, I’m sure the butterflies, bees, birds and his neighbors would all vote for him.

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Destroy the idea that you have to be working or grinding in order to be successful. Embrace the concept that rest, recovery,and reflection are essential parts of the progress towards a successful and ultimately happy life.

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Amen.

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Still Changing

I need to make the occasional post to keep this blog alive in Tumblr, so I’m doing that.  Things are still changing - all for the good :)

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Changes to 12thhousemoon

I’ve been away for a long time.  I’m going to be experimenting with blog features like changing themes, etc.  So the blog’s appearance will change, or I may accidentally break it as I teach myself about what Tumblr can and can’t do.

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BELIEVE WORK FOR IT

a license plate frame

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Sometimes the softest, subtlest messages are the most powerful life-changing events.

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swinging pendulum tips the sunny summer sky towards starry nights

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Today’s blast of color is red.  This is a brocade pelargonium (Pelargonium x hotorum) in full glory.  Though it’s a small mounding plant, it’s still capable of an intense visual punch - definitely not for the faint of heart!

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To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.

Audrey Hepburn

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Today’s blast of color is yellow.  I came across this amazing path during my walk around the neighborhood.  It’s a bit sad that this display will only last for a short while - but we should always be grateful when good things cross our path and savor them to the fullest while we can.

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Photo by malith d karunarathne from https://unsplash.com

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Today’s blast of color is pink.  A close by neighbor has a row of flowering plum trees in full glory right now.  A soft, sweet fragrance perfumes the surrounding air.  Many flowering trees are busting out in my area - especially Bradford pear, acacia and some varieties of magnolia.

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Inauguration Day

Photo by Elena Mozhvilo from https://unsplash.com

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Standing in the morning light, this flower spike rises from a variegated aloe arborescens.  Humanity is capable of creating amazing art.  But nature, while inspiring us, humbles us, leaves us in awe, and fills us with joy.