February Beginnings

My day starts early with a cup of coffee at 5:00 AM. Since I am usually at work at 7:00 AM, and I have to feed the sheep before I leave for work, I have to get up early. Each day I am up and going before the sun clears the horizon.

This morning, as I was drinking my cup of coffee, I looked out the window. The moon was shining full and bright. The skies were clear meaning the storm is passing. A cold front bringing a lot of frozen rain and ice has been in our area for three days. I do not like the cold or being cold. Seeing the full moon was a relief, the days will begin to be warmer, or at least above freezing.

I track the cycles of the moon especially if I have sheep who are ready to give birth. The moon cycles affect the time the sheep will lamb. I should not be surprised there was a full moon last night, as I had a lamb born yesterday evening. Seeing a full moon this morning before it sat was a welcome sight.

As I watched the moon sat, it changed from bright white to brilliant orange before settling beyond the horizon. I tried taking a picture, but the image was grainy and blurry. I need to work on photography skills to capture the beauty of the moon. I am sure it is the settings for the photo I have to adjust. And perhaps to hold a steady hand until the shutter closes. Regardless, I am unable to share the beauty of the moon this morning.

With the setting of the moon, it is time to grab a flashlight and do chores. Then off to my outside job to work.

Granny