It seemed a day where anything was possible and I believed it.
I wonder. A lot. But for today, let’s go back to that day and that feeling.
July 20, 1969. I was 11. We were visiting the U.S. for the first time in 3 years. I was not in Japan on this day, but definitely considered Japan my home. I was in Gig Harbor, WA.
(i see mistakes in the original post but i choose not to edit or correct it for sentimental reasons-just pointing them out in this post really for my own information and amusement.)
I just saw the Dan Rather post on FB about landing on the moon and was reminded of why I appreciate his eloquent musings and historical perspective.
I often remind myself that we all look up at the same Moon, and that when Nature prospers, so do we.
perhaps you have a typo – I was pregnant with my son…hot summer in Seal Beach, California….On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the very first man to walk on the moon.
Your blog and work with shibori has me finally moving to to place of doing some dyeing this year.
Kristin
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Yes! Thanks Kristen. Fixed. Seal Beach- that’s nearby!
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love your stories, even more now, I was 11 too !
love your moons, I have many in my collection that I need to share.
Jeannie
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Put one into something and remember the day when anything was possible.
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Great to think of the moon. I was not born till May 1970, so missed the moon landing. How lucky to have clear memories. I am on Whidbey Island right now taking a wonderful class on Eco printing with Irit Dulman, not too far from Gig Harbor. I will look for the moon tomorrow and think of eleven year old you.
Xo iris
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Say hello for me-to gig harbor, the moon and whidbey island! Sounds like a great time with fine folk!
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I saw it on a tiny TV…I was 26. There were no kittens and I don’t recall the real moon that night. So many events in 1969 I wonder which ones had my full attention http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1969.html
I love your story, and your moons of course but you know that :–>
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Ahh Michelle-so many things to consider in 1969. Especially at 26. Rent was $135 a month. A car cost $3200. Vietnam…
I like imagining you at 26-and all the sage wisdom you have collected and share from that time forward.
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Glennis I want this Moon Mandorla, you make such good magic, will write an e-mail…
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Thanks Mo- replied. This moon was actually used in the moon cloth i sent to wendy earlier this year. i hope it continues to make good magic there…
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I was standing on the sands of the Sahara, in North Africa, binoculars in hand…trying to explain to a bunch of kids in very broken Arabic that there were men up there walking on that moon. Not even fathomable to me let alone them. I cherish that memory! 🌛
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i graduated high school in 69, remember it well.
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Reaching for the moon…
Glennis Dolce Shiborigirl Studios http://www.shiborigirlstudios.com https://shiborigirl.wordpress.com/
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