Turning tables with the moon . . .

Today is Sol's day and here in Okieland, we, not it, are preparing for an eclipse tomorrow . . .

TulseyTowners will be viewing about 95% of the total eclipse as the moon passes between us and the sun around 1:45 pm tomorrow afternoon

Moonlight and the Magic of the Unnecessary – Maria Popova

Today is the birthdate of Billie Holiday, born in 1915 Baltimore, Maryland. “Lady Day” was, and remains one of the most influential singers in the history of jazz and popular culture music traditions.

Today is also the birth date of William Wordsworth. The romantic poet was born in 1770 Cockermouth, England.

from The world is too much with us

The world is too much with us; late and soon,

Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;—

Little we see in Nature that is ours;

We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!

from Tables Turned

Up! up! my Friend, and quit your books . . .

Sweet is the lore which Nature brings;

Our meddling intellect

Mis-shapes the beauteous forms of things:—

We murder to dissect.

Enough of Science and of Art;

Close up those barren leaves;

Come forth, and bring with you a heart

That watches and receives.

– William Wordsworth