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February 23, 2005
It ain't just me
A little while ago I thought about blogging about the emotional meltdown I experienced a few hours ago. You know, the one whose highlight was my slamming my study door and telling my Usually-Beloved Partner that I hoped never to hear his voice again. I mean, it was beyond hormonal, and I don't even have hormones anymore. After the fever passed, UBP pointed out that there's a full moon. I felt better; something might explain why I suddenly began howling like a beast. I mean, I just don't do that stuff anymore. Except this evening.
But I decided not to blog about it—until I read Atrios' post that reproduces raving hate E that he's getting from some stalker who's off his meds. Of the 113 hilarious responses to the post, this one's the best:
full moon fever
Seriously, everybody's freaking out today.
Well, hey, at least I kept mine at home.
Posted by senioritis at February 23, 2005 07:52 PM
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My full moon response has been to cry for no reason whatsoever upon hearing lyrics by Anjte Duvekot:
it's a long way
to Washington and back
and it's a long way
it's a long, long, long, long way
An then I cried some more, for no reasons, and then I walked on the treadmill for the better part of two hours reading White and Connors.
full moon, indeed.
Posted by: Chris Geyer at February 23, 2005 09:05 PM
I was in that mood today too; and presented it to my WRT 205 students. It hit me around 1 am, and I was not able to shake it until after I had vented to my students. My frustration, for lack of a better word, was with one of my many sisters, who has been in an abusive marriage for years. I dedicated a poem to her this morning, when I got that feeling, but apparently, I couldn't shake the mood. My heart goes out to her because I fear she is too afraid to leave. I recently heard that her misogynist husband had been diagnosed with cancer. And God forbid, I wished him dead.
Anyway after relaying my feelings to my WRT 205 students, they were at first shocked, but they realized my heartfelt plea. They discussed with me, the horrors of abused women and children, then we were off to a discussion of thesis statements. It's amazing what we bring to the classroom.
Posted by: aj at February 23, 2005 09:12 PM
As a self professed witch, let me also inform you that it is not only the chaste moon, but that the moon is also in Virgo. That means that if you are born under that specific sun-sign, your Virgo tendencies are amplified; the good, bad and the ugly!
Incidentally, this moon reflects the custom of greeting the new year with a clear soul, and preparing for planting and new birth. Light a white candle, and let the goddess soothe you...
See you manana
Posted by: Denise at February 23, 2005 11:02 PM
Denise- Can the white candle be vanilla scented?
Posted by: aj at February 24, 2005 04:10 PM
Even a blogger who is pure in heart and says his prayers at night may become a wolf when the wolfsbane blooms and the moon is full and bright.
peace
Posted by: Ron Brynaert at February 26, 2005 05:12 AM