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Nancy Simpson's LIVING ABOVE THE FROST LINE, New and Selected Poems was published by Carolina Wren Press (N.C. Laureate Series, 2010.) She is the author of ACROSS WATER and NIGHT STUDENT, State Street Press, still available on WWW at Alibris and Books Again. Her poems have been published in Southern Poetry Review, Prairie Schooner, The Georgia Review and other literary magazines. "Carolina Bluebirds" was published in THE POETS GUIDE TO THE BIRDS, Anhinga Press). "Grass" was reprinted in the 50th Anniversary Issue of Southern Poetry Review: DON'T LEAVE HUNGRY ( U.of Arkansas Press.) Seven poems were reprinted in the textbook, SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN POETRY,(McFarland.) Two poems were published in SOLO CAFE, Two more poems were published in SOLO NOVO."In the Nantahala Gorge" was published in Pisgah Review. "Studying Winter" was reprinted in Pirene's Fountain Anthology and "The Collection" in Collecting Life Anthology. Most recently, Southern Poetry Review Edited by James Smith, published "Our Great Depression," and The Southern Poetry Anthology Vol. VII: NORTH CAROLINA,Edited by William Wright, reprinted "Leaving in the Dead of Winter."

Friday, October 22, 2010

FULL HUNTER'S MOON RISES IN ITS FULLNESS ON OCTOBER 22, 2010

The Full Hunter's Moon shines brightly.


Menotomy Indian Hunter by sculptor Cyrus E. Dalton. This 1911 sculpture is located in Robbing Park, between Robbins Library and Town Hall in Arlington, Massachusetts.  Wikipedia July 17, 2005



According to Native American legend, the Full Hunter's Moon is the full moon for which they planned their big autumn hunt parties, to hunt food in preparation for winter. This full moon always follows The Full Harvest Moon. This moon rises sooner after sunset, and it shines almost all night long. It gave the hunters a greater advantage over their prey and gave them light to hunt by day and into the night.
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2 comments:

Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...

What an interesting legend Nancy and it sure makes sense too.

Meakin was lucky enough yesterday morning around seven a.m. to see the moon set. I've only seen it set once and the site was spectacular and one I'll never forget.
Sam

October 23, 2010 at 4:44 AM
Nancy Simpson said...

Hi Sam, It's so good to hear from you. Tell Meakin I saw the moon set this morning and may have a good photo. I tried.

October 23, 2010 at 10:33 AM

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