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Posted on September 5, 2022 by beth

half moon up, half moon down

at night on the lake in the irish hills

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“moonlight is the proof that there will always be light in darkness.”

-debayan ghosh

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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Sadje on September 5, 2022 at 5:11 am said:

What an amazing photo.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:56 am said:
  
  it was really wonderful with both shining at the same time –
  
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  - Sadje on September 5, 2022 at 8:59 am said:
    
    Must be 🤩
    
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merrildsmith on September 5, 2022 at 5:12 am said:

Beautiful!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:55 am said:
  
  <3
  
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Brad Osborne on September 5, 2022 at 5:23 am said:

The moon has launched a million ships, and just as many hearts! Great photo, Beth!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:55 am said:
  
  that is has – thank you, brad
  
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K.L. Hale on September 5, 2022 at 6:18 am said:

Proof~it’s perfect, Beth!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:54 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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  - K.L. Hale on September 5, 2022 at 6:01 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome 💛
    
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Norah on September 5, 2022 at 6:29 am said:

So gorgeous!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:54 am said:
  
  it was -)
  
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marlandphotos on September 5, 2022 at 7:07 am said:

I love seeing the moon!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:53 am said:
  
  it is always a bit magical to me, no matter it’s form
  
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  - marlandphotos on September 5, 2022 at 10:51 am said:
    
    Yes!
    
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azurea20 on September 5, 2022 at 7:25 am said:

💙🌺

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quiall on September 5, 2022 at 8:16 am said:

Sometimes we need to be that light. Beautiful shot.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:52 am said:
  
  we do, thank you –
  
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Chatter Master on September 5, 2022 at 8:28 am said:

Two halves make a whole lot of nice picture.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:52 am said:
  
  moon math! thanks –
  
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nostalgicitalian on September 5, 2022 at 9:21 am said:

Love that quote

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 9:44 am said:
  
  thanks –
  
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Jim Stewart on September 5, 2022 at 9:31 am said:

A gibbous moon hanging from a tree
Makes me sing an anthem for all the world to see

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 9:43 am said:
  
  love your answer –
  
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johnrieber on September 5, 2022 at 9:33 am said:

I love the sound of “Irish hills”…and moonlight is calming and serene….well, except in every werewolf movie ever made!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 9:40 am said:
  
  an excellent point. and the Irish hills I most often visit are less than an hour from my house, where the Irish settled when coming to Michigan –
  
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markbialczak on September 5, 2022 at 9:40 am said:

What a marvelous manner in which to reflect, Beth. Happy holiday to you, my friend.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 9:41 am said:
  
  reflection is always important – and happy day to you and yours –
  
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House of Heart on September 5, 2022 at 9:49 am said:

So beautiful Beth!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:21 am said:
  
  thank you so much
  
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  - House of Heart on September 5, 2022 at 1:18 pm said:
    
    You are so welcome Beth. It’s a joy to read you!
    
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josborne17602 on September 5, 2022 at 9:53 am said:

Wonderful photo. And that quote was meaningful!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:21 am said:
  
  thanks so much )
  
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ladysighs on September 5, 2022 at 10:07 am said:

You can almost hear the photographer say, “Sit Still! Don’t Blink!”
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“Sorry. Didn’t take. Come back again … same time … next year.”

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:20 am said:
  
  right!)
  
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Dale on September 5, 2022 at 10:11 am said:

Beautiful!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:22 am said:
  
  thanks, dale –
  
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Jim Borden on September 5, 2022 at 10:18 am said:

I’ve never heard of the Irish hills, but it looks like a beautiful place to visit. and I love the quote at the end…

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:21 am said:
  
  less than an hour from my house and the quote is so true I think
  
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  - Jim Borden on September 5, 2022 at 10:45 am said:
    
    is that the lake you have written about before?
    
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    - beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:16 pm said:
      
      yes, where my friends have their lake house
      
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      - Jim Borden on September 5, 2022 at 10:17 pm said:
        
        those are the kind of friends I like to have :)
        
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        beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:27 pm said:
        
        it’s kind of become our adult get away and relax clubhouse
        
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        Jim Borden on September 6, 2022 at 7:32 am said:
        
        I think every adult should have such a place…
        
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        beth on September 6, 2022 at 5:31 pm said:
        
        Secret clubhouse
        
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        Jim Borden on September 6, 2022 at 10:51 pm said:
        
        with a secret handshake…
        
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    - beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:16 pm said:
      
      the other lakes I visit most often are in the north, glen lake and Lake Michigan
      
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      - Jim Borden on September 5, 2022 at 10:18 pm said:
        
        you are lucky to be surrounded by so many lakes!
        
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        beth on September 5, 2022 at 10:49 pm said:
        
        never too far from water here -)
        
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        Jim Borden on September 6, 2022 at 7:35 am said:
        
        👍
        
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Judi Lynn on September 5, 2022 at 10:57 am said:

Gorgeous photo!

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:15 pm said:
  
  thanks, Judi –
  
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SusanR on September 5, 2022 at 12:52 pm said:

Who doesn’t love moonlight? And the quote is perfect.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:15 pm said:
  
  thank you -)
  
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Martha Kennedy on September 5, 2022 at 2:58 pm said:

Beautiful.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  thanks, Martha –
  
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Erika on September 5, 2022 at 3:34 pm said:

I love such moments: romantic and magical.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:13 pm said:
  
  yes, both –
  
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petespringerauthor on September 5, 2022 at 7:03 pm said:

The perfect shot. It belongs on a calendar.

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- beth on September 5, 2022 at 8:11 pm said:
  
  thanks so much, it just happened- right place, right time –
  
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Jeff Flesch on September 6, 2022 at 9:42 pm said:

Beautiful.

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- beth on September 7, 2022 at 4:22 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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utesmile on September 7, 2022 at 5:20 pm said:

How beautiful!

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- beth on September 7, 2022 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  ❤️
  
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Jennie on September 10, 2022 at 2:35 pm said:

Lovely, especially the quote.

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- beth on September 11, 2022 at 5:49 am said:
  
  Thanks, jennie
  
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  - Jennie on September 11, 2022 at 7:27 am said:
    
    You’re welcome. I’m catching up after a loooong first week of school. 🙂
    
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