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I got as far as two forks of food before noticing the pale moon showing itself between maple branches and leaves. So, as with other sketch opportunities that are unexpected and maybe even a little inconvenient, I figured I would not feel any worse if I sketched and would probably be better for it. The Scene Moon position: 15 degrees above SSE horizon Sun position: below the mountain ridge but still a ½ hour before twilight Sky: orange blue (typical hazy air before sunset) Time period: 15 minutes starting at 7:50 local EDT The “Second” Interrupted Dinner I was not half way through the sketch when I recalled a dinner at the house of Simon the Leper, where a lady slipped into a room full of men, who had reclined to eat. She dramatically interrupted the scene as she slipped beside Jesus Christ and broke an alabaster jar of perfume over his head. The dramatic interruption was followed with the harsh rebukes from the indignant men. Jesus corrected them and declared the act in its proper light: a preparation for his burial, but also declared that the act of the woman would be told in memory of her wherever the good news of the Kingdom of God was preached. For Jesus, the interruption became the purpose of the meal. And so, interruptions in the hand of God take can often take on a different light. I should pay attention to interruptions. Reference: Mark 14:1-9 Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3292840 - 08/25/09 09:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Eoland, I'm glad your dinner was interrupted. Your fine sketch was not interrupted. Your allergies or whatever made you feel so low will abate with that first frost and it will be here soon enough. Fine work and lesson. Frank Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: frank5817]       #3293002 - 08/25/09 11:05 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Frank. Another good time to give thanks. Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3293627 - 08/25/09 04:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very cool lunar sketch. Post Extras:       JayinUT I'm not Sleepy Reged: 09/19/08 Loc: Utah Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: Tommy5]       #3294059 - 08/25/09 08:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, Wonderful sketch and thought. I call those interrupted moments "magical moments." Interruptions are often done by people who are reaching out. Reach back and connection happens and without a cell phone or text message! Thanks for sharing. Post Extras:       kraterkid Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/05 Loc: Jacumba, California Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: JayinUT]       #3294474 - 08/25/09 11:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, Very nice sketch! This interruption was magical as Jay pointed out. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: kraterkid]       #3295895 - 08/26/09 04:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you Tommy5, Jay, and Rich. Yes, it was a special moment. But as many have noted, there are quite a few of those for most folks but it is easy to let them slip past. It is amazing to me that God works in the very time he created--often providing me fleeting opportunities to act or decide something or do something that will affect much later on. This sketch opportunity reminds of those times and has caused me to recall the need to respond clearly and quickly when the opportunity is there. Post Extras:       Shannon s sage Reged: 06/21/09 Loc: Bartow FL. Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3296102 - 08/26/09 05:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A very nice sketch Roland. Astronomy is about the only thing that can get me away from food. Hope your feeling better! Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: Shannon s]       #3298784 - 08/27/09 10:23 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you Shannon. Not much better but enough to go after another target last night. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3298869 - 08/27/09 11:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, An inspirational observation of the heavens for us all. Whenever we feel down we just need to look up and see the glory of the maker. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Carlos Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Interrupted Dinners [Re: CarlosEH]       #3299888 - 08/28/09 12:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Carlos. Your comment is what I have told a dear friend in Uganda who heads a ministry in a small poor rural area....that the children, regardless of age and economic status, can look up, see, and observe the same things as anyone else...and be drawn to their Creator as much as anyone else. It is a powerful argument for teaching observational astronomy in far away places where it has never been considered. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 0 registered and 1 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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