It has been awhile . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Tonight, it happened!

[SheltieLover]

1. Cheshire Cat moon!

Beautiful, Peggy! Ty for sharing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover!

It does rather look like a Cheshire Cat! I am thrilled to share the beauty with you.

[SheltieLover]

5. Much appreciated.

[dweller]

2. Holding water

Expecting rain

Beaut of a shot




✌🏻

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thanks so much, my dear dweller!

And we might even have rain next week.

Glad you enjoyed!

[George McGovern]

6. YAY!!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thanks for your heartfelt enthusiasm, my dear George! It means a lot.

It's been about a year since I took any moon photos. I didn't even know if I had the energy to capture this tonight. But I got it.

I couldn't be happier!

[murielm99]

8. Thank you for sharing this.

I don't see as many posts by you these days. I hope you are doing well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I thank you for your thoughtful comments, my dear murielm99!

I am doing OK. I don't know if you know, but I do have lung cancer; a tumor in my right lung that I will soon be having surgery to remove. I will announce this news once I have a surgery date and that will be in GD.

The medication I'm taking to fight the cancer has some unpleasant side effects, which leave me with less energy and drive than I normally have. And this accounts for my reduced participation here.

Tonight I felt quite good and the moon cooperated! So I was able to get this photo. I'm pretty tired and my bedtime is near. Pretty sure I'll sleep well!

[murielm99]

10. I understand and remember about your lung cancer.

I am in remission from lung cancer. While I have some shortness of breath, I am doing okay. I hope for the same good results for you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Ah, that is good news! I'm truly happy for you.

I expect to be short of breath too, since they're going to take out the whole lobe where the cancer is.

May your news continue to be good.

[irisblue]

12. Always good to see your photos Peggy

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. And I thank you for your lovely comments, my dear irisblue! They touch my heart.

[LoisB]

14. Lovely. The craters are so clearly defined.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thanks so much, my dear LoisB!

I have to admit that seeing those craters show up that well pleased me so much! The moon almost looks 3 dimensional to me.

[Diamond_Dog]

15. This is unreal. Just the other day I wondered

If you were still taking moon photos, Peggy. And today first thing, I saw your post! I missed them! And this one is a beaut!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Ah, thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I've missed taking those photos too but since my energy is severely lacking, there was no way. Somehow, yesterday, I felt stronger than usual. And then I was able to catch this photo.

Thank you for liking it this much!

[brer cat]

16. That is a great shot, Peggy.

I hope you are coping well while waiting for surgery. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, I wanted the surgery immediately, which of course didn't happen. I found that wait to be the hardest party of the procedures. I hope that your wait will be easier, and the end result a positive outcome!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thank you so much, my dear brer cat!

I am quite frustrated with all this waiting. I had no idea that these decisions can take months. Glad to hear that I'm not alone! So far, this is the hardest part of the whole procedure. I appreciate your generous thoughts! And of course, I'm happy that you are enjoying my photo!

[Easterncedar]

20. We live in a world of breath-taking, magical, mystical beauty

Lately it has been hard to keep that in mind. Thanks, Peggy, for capturing the moment and bringing it to us all.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thank you so much for your lucid, thoughtful remarks, my dear Easterncedar!

Anything that I can do to bring mystical beauty into the world, I will do! It's difficult when you don't feel well.

I was inspired by the clear skies and the sight of the moon smiling down at all of us! And that gave me the strength to take the photo.