tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post5499768469359574457..comments2024-01-05T09:23:57.540-05:00Comments on Mr. Grudge: The Birthday Boy and the Moon ManMichael J. Kannengieserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-23675598554070206712008-03-12T09:28:00.000-04:002008-03-12T09:28:00.000-04:00Hi Josey,I am so happy to hear from you! I thought...Hi Josey,<BR/>I am so happy to hear from you! I thought you disappeared from blog land! I've been so busy with my job, getting home so late, that when I do have tioe to blog, I'm wiped out. Thanks for you comment here:<BR/><BR/><I>"now not only is the moon my familiar smiling confidant in the sky, he's a humble provider for many good living things on earth as well. :)"</I><BR/><BR/>Now you thik the way I do about the moon! Talk to you soon, Josey...<BR/><BR/>-Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-7184959790248367462008-03-09T20:26:00.000-04:002008-03-09T20:26:00.000-04:00oh and i meant that my sister was born a decade af...oh and i meant that my sister was born a decade after 1969. ;) not that its a big deal, but i dont want anyone to think i'm older than i really am. LOL!!! ;)joseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374664016613451676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-84229587699933438952008-03-09T20:25:00.000-04:002008-03-09T20:25:00.000-04:00hey, mike! you share a bday with my little sis...o...hey, mike! you share a bday with my little sis...only she was born a decade later. hehe! that's how i remember when the moon landing was, since it was before i was born, too ;)<BR/><BR/>i have always been fascinated with stars, constellations and the moon. in the last year i've been volunteering at a biodynamic farm and have learned how the cycles of the moon are used to benefit the growing of plants and increase their healing properties and nutrients...among so many other things. its AMAZING. <BR/><BR/>now not only is the moon my familiar smiling confidant in the sky, he's a humble provider for many good living things on earth as well. :)joseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374664016613451676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-30704988063380858352008-02-16T09:03:00.000-05:002008-02-16T09:03:00.000-05:00Hi Kristyn,We night owls have a way of finding eac...Hi Kristyn,<BR/>We night owls have a way of finding each other, right. JD is one too. I get a kick out of sharing my B'day with that event. Have a good weekend. -Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-85026904097953790682008-02-16T09:00:00.000-05:002008-02-16T09:00:00.000-05:00Hi Anna,Thanks for the belated birthday. I did wri...Hi Anna,<BR/>Thanks for the belated birthday. I did write this one a bit early, but it was Bob's post about the moon and something JD wrote which inspired me to write this reflection. The July 20, 1969 moon landing seems like ancient history compared to todays space stations and shuttles, but no nation has yet mustered the courage or technology to return for more exploration. I understand what you mean when you thought Bob was stalking you, lol. I had an experience like that when I first started blogging. Thanks for reading and have a good weekend. -Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-42866311404149030762008-02-16T08:56:00.000-05:002008-02-16T08:56:00.000-05:00Hi Mike (M1), Stardust, eh? Right now, with the we...Hi Mike (M1), Stardust, eh? Right now, with the weight I put back on this winter, I feel like I'm made of the same stuff used to bake doughnuts, lol. Thanks for stopping by, mate. -Mike (M2)Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-11266246460787757822008-02-15T14:23:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:23:00.000-05:00You share your birthday with the moon landing, tha...You share your birthday with the moon landing, that's wonderful. To have something so memorable to share your day with is rare! Your birthday is only three days before mine! I was born July 23rd! <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your tale very much, Mike, especially considering I, too, am a night person. The night holds an unexplainable allure for for me, perhaps its the utter still of the night? <BR/><BR/>Very best,<BR/>KristynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-24444703549121240172008-02-15T12:39:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:39:00.000-05:00Mike, firstly, happy belated birthday, the day man...Mike, firstly, happy belated birthday, the day man landed on the moon, and day before Valentines. Thanks for sharing this well written inspirational post. Myself I have been inspired a lot by Bob, he was the first blogger friend that religiously would visit my blog and always comment on my moon photos, at first I though he was stalking me, but then I understood more the blogging regulations, lol. Mike again, happy birthday, and thanks for sharing. Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-63921799500621179292008-02-15T04:52:00.000-05:002008-02-15T04:52:00.000-05:00"Perhaps I was a part of the moon, once. We are al..."Perhaps I was a part of the moon, once. We are all constructed of particles which existed in some form or another over time."<BR/><BR/>Well M2 you are actually made out of star dust. Cool eh?<BR/><BR/>To be specific dead stars that have collapsed under their gravity and gone supernova. This forms the heavy elements during the explosion which are my friend part of you.<BR/><BR/>Amazing place that dark sky above you. It holds wonders in its vastness and wonders placed inside the heart that beats within you.Saphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09011633594577425975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-1790863176679072992008-02-14T17:30:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:30:00.000-05:00Hi JD,I'm glad you liked that one line as it meant...Hi JD,<BR/>I'm glad you liked that one line as it meant a lot to me as well. You inspired me with your post which reminded me of my mid-life crisis which came and went within about a month. There's a funny story about that, and maybe it's the subject of a blog post later on. But, you did inspire me, both you and Bob with his extensive knowledge of space. To my fellow Midnight Wanderer, thanks for the inspiration, my friend. -Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-75914032819265106862008-02-14T17:23:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:23:00.000-05:00Hi Peter, It is truly a belssing to have a reader ...Hi Peter, It is truly a belssing to have a reader such as you come to my blog. I never thought of it that way, to wonder how many others ae gazing at the moon at the same time I am. Using the moon to put all of humanity into perspective, that everything we are and all that we do is done under the watchful eye of the moon is profound as well. Thansk for your thoughtful contribution here, Peter. -Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-19505292879059003032008-02-14T17:21:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:21:00.000-05:00Hi footiam,Well said, my friend. I agree that it's...Hi footiam,<BR/>Well said, my friend. I agree that it's a wonder that such lifeless mass of solid can bring so much beauty into a man's life, and it is a beautiful world and universe. Thanks for reading. -Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-6214191399118354862008-02-14T17:20:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:20:00.000-05:00Hi Swubird, I am truly grateful to have you as a r...Hi Swubird, I am truly grateful to have you as a reader here. I never believed I would have such intelligent folks such as you coming to my blog when I started this thing. <BR/>I do cherish my birthday and I read up on the moon and watch footage of the landing once a year when I celebrate. I think many of us wished that there was an angekl who could us into star travelers.<BR/><BR/>http://history.nasa.gov/ap11ann/introduction.htm <BR/><BR/>You need to know that I am a fan of your blog and I really enjoy reading what you publish there. Thanks again for your kind words here. -MikeMichael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-44585854735619754292008-02-14T17:13:00.000-05:002008-02-14T17:13:00.000-05:00Hi Bob,It's truly a pleasure to have a knowledgabl...Hi Bob,<BR/>It's truly a pleasure to have a knowledgable man such as yourself as a visitor to my blog. Thansk for the kind words and I am glad I was able to convey your feelings with this post. -Mike.Michael J. Kannengieserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260343556851550757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-29180982734228650102008-02-14T05:55:00.000-05:002008-02-14T05:55:00.000-05:00What memories that brought back of the day. I can...What memories that brought back of the day. I can distinctly remember the grainy b & w images on the old model floor TV. I sat there watching , riveted, as my Dad in his infinitesimal wisdom added comments on what was happening. <BR/>Mike excellent piece of writing. I am honored that you think of me as one of your inspirations. Funny, I think of you as the same.<BR/>Truly love your lines. There are many excellent ones but the one that leaped out at me was the following, and I quote "Hears my struggle with mortality, seeks to assuage my guilt for sins, and sins again, for which my fault seems eternal." That line, for me, speaks volumes. Well done!<BR/>Take care Mike. I'll be emailing you shortly.<BR/>~JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-43631781128942985472008-02-14T04:40:00.000-05:002008-02-14T04:40:00.000-05:00Hi! The Moon holds a special place in my heart as ...Hi! The Moon holds a special place in my heart as well, as I also watched the landing when just a boy. Many moons ago!<BR/><BR/>There have been times when I've looked at the moon and just wondered how many others were looking at it at the same time as me.<BR/><BR/>Then I try to guess how many others have looked at it from the very first time man looked upon it.<BR/><BR/>No matter what our differences are, we all have one thing in common - we love to look at the Moon.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing this story!<BR/><BR/>Take Care,<BR/>PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097919387041286154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-917535358814152472008-02-14T03:52:00.000-05:002008-02-14T03:52:00.000-05:00The moon and other planets have, since ancient tim...The moon and other planets have, since ancient time, always hold a fascination for man and it's a wonder that such lifeless mass of solid can bring so much beauty into a msn's life. It's a beautiful world, isn't it?footiamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882823642995543374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-12881602988842420532008-02-14T00:24:00.001-05:002008-02-14T00:24:00.001-05:00Wow! What a birthday! I remember July 21, 1969 ver...Wow! What a birthday! I remember July 21, 1969 very well. I sat up all night like I always did when something exciting was happing in the space program. I'd drink coffee and stay tuned to the tube catching every tidbit of info. I loved it all. When the astronauts broadcast themselves on television for the whole world to see, I wished that I had a secret angel that could turn me into a star traveler too. <BR/><BR/>Cherish your birthday, my friend. There's not much we get out of life for all our efforts, but to share your birth with such a great event as touching another world, is truly a thing to be proud of.<BR/><BR/>I also love your personal tribute to the Moon. <BR/><BR/>Have a nice evening.Swubirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009070690312312456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-2817602240672416012008-02-14T00:24:00.000-05:002008-02-14T00:24:00.000-05:00Wow! What a birthday! I remember July 21, 1969 ver...Wow! What a birthday! I remember July 21, 1969 very well. I sat up all night like I always did when something exciting was happing in the space program. I'd drink coffee and stay tuned to the tube catching every tidbit of info. I loved it all. When the astronauts broadcast themselves on television for the whole world to see, I wished that I had a secret angel that could turn me into a star traveler too. <BR/><BR/>Cherish your birthday, my friend. There's not much we get out of life for all our efforts, but to share your birth with such a great event as touching another world, is truly a thing to be proud of.<BR/><BR/>I also love your personal tribute to the Moon. <BR/><BR/>Have a nice evening.Swubirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009070690312312456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36188871.post-80453186511275348202008-02-14T00:03:00.000-05:002008-02-14T00:03:00.000-05:00Wow, I wish I could write like that, you explained...Wow, I wish I could write like that, you explained how I feel about the Cosmos and the Moon, don't know why I do, just happy I do, beautiful post, It is too cool your birthday is on the same day Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon for the very first time.Bob Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582050569176409358noreply@blogger.com