September

Wow, I finally slowed down a little at work, only to realize that it is already the 9th month. September here is traditionally the time to appreciate the moon, and people often organize 'moon viewing parties'. I haven't actually participated myself, as planned events have been scuttled due to cloud, rain or fog. Maybe this year?

This is Koson's Grasshopper Under a Full Moon:




















September's insects are abundant (and slower) as summer winds down. While out today (we are still appreciating the sun) I found a grasshopper:














While Tracy caught a resting dragonfly:




















The autumn abundance of dragonflies has been dear to the Japanese psyche since before cartographers could have recognized it, but that Japan's geographical shape resembles a dragonfly has been often noted. Can you see the resemblance?