Can you imagine a life under the open sky where the movement of the moon and stars is transparent and integral to each and every day and seeing the "Super Wolf Blood Moon" that occurred last night? In our lives lived beneath a roof, we merely look upon it as an oddity, but for our ancestors who lived much more "in tune" with the natural world, it was a traumatic event and it is no wonder there are superstitions based in legend regarding it.
In today's world, we "deal" with the changing seasons and the various weather events that impact our lives. We still are affected by storms and cold and heat and wind, but for the most part, we have modified our environment to the point they are not nearly as disruptive as they once were. The quality of our shelters, our modes of transportation, the availability of affordable warm clothing, paved roads, all help us to cope with the weather.
Today, in this country and throughout the developed world, about the only people deeply affected by weather events are those who work in jobs that are "outdoor" in their orientation. Such jobs would include power company linemen, emergency response and public safety personnel and farmers and ranchers.
I've noticed through the years that a full moon tends to bring out a little craziness. I can't imagine what law enforcement had to deal with last night. I'll bet there were plenty of people out howling at the moon....
As you come in contact with those who are most directly affected by the weather, show a little empathy. Thank them for what they do so that you don't have to. Thank the linemen who keep the electricity flowing, the road maintenance crews who clear the highways, law enforcement who keep the "crazies" in check, and thank a rancher for caring for his livestock when it is miserable outside.
A full moon affects livestock too. I'm betting we had a new calf or two born in the cold under the full moon. It's time to go check. I'll let you know tomorrow.
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