A full moon in the autumn of the year can have many names (full moon, hunter’s moon, and others), but my favourite is “harvest moon.” Something in that name appeals to the farmer/gardener in me.
I have always loved the feeling of bringing something in from the garden (besides the dirt on my boots), whether it’s fruit or vegetables I grew, or a few eggs my chickens laid, or some blackberries that grew wild in the backyard. It’s the same feeling I get when I find mushrooms in the woods, or catch a trout for supper.
I think I would have been a good pioneer, but I’m thankful that I don’t have the hard life they had. It’s much easier to enjoy my modern-day hobby gardening and then sit back in my comfortable home and be content.
Here is the kind of meal I appreciate: squash, carrots, potatoes, and chard from my garden, and a lovely trout given to me by a friend. This meal was enjoyed out on the patio near the end of summer.
May we always remember how fortunate we are, give thanks, and help others.
So touching and so true, what a lovely blog this is, now \i can go to bed and dream sweet dreams, thanks for this blog (pictures as well as the text!).
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Thanks for the comment, Ursula. Glad you liked the post.
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I also like the harvest moon. And that trout looks mighty good too!
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It was delicious!
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That is such a lovely photo of the harvest moon, Anneli, and your bountiful meal is certainly reason to be grateful!
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It’s good to reflect sometimes on how very lucky we are. Thanks for your comments, Carol.
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A lovely tribute to Thanksgiving.
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Thanks, Darlene. I’m grateful for good friends, too. 😉
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My grandparents lived a wonderful life based on the land; I loved visiting them, but I am so truly grateful for a world that includes indoor plumbing.
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Oh, I know! My parents had a house built on the outskirts of town before water and sewer pipes were in place and in those cold winters it was NOT fun.
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The fish and vegetables are really healthy and tasty, Anneli. So glad you had a nice day to sit outside and eat the “Fruits of your labour.” I like squash, zucchini and onions cooked in a skillet with butter. Yummy! 🙂
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I like that kind of food too.
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I thought of my Mom’s favorite “moon song,” Anneli. “By the light of the silvery moon, not the sun, just the moon…” 🙂
The winter moons seem so much brighter and light up the scenery more than summer here. Great photo! xo
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I hate to admit it but I remember that song!
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Beautiful Moon and wonderful meal. Wonder all around here.
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That same moon I looked at last night is small and pale in the morning sky now but it’s still nearly full. Getting less round every day.
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good food and a full moon, the good life.
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Yes, it certainly is good. We are so fortunate.
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Loved your photos! The food looks delish and yes, we are very fortunate!
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Thanks, Sherry. That particular meal wasn’t a Thanksgiving dinner but it was definitely one to give thanks for.
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Schön. + das Essen. Freundliche Grüße, Wolfgang
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