Today's one supermoon-of-a-Wednesday thing!

Julia Smith

Julia Smith

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Close-up of a beaver with sticks in its mouth as it swims from one point to another. It looks focused and determined.
Beaver building a dam. Pic via Unsplash.

Item 1. Take a moment

If you have the luxury of taking a pause for a bit of ritual and wonder...

➡️ Learn why it's called the Beaver Moon (via wickedmystics.com):

It marks the transition from autumn’s fiery glow to winter’s deep introspection, reminding us to gather what we need—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—before the long rest ahead.

➡️ Make some moon water? Disclosures: I had to look it up and I don't want to appropriate someone's sacred tradition. But if you're curious and respectful, Chani Nicholas suggested it today. (Links: almanac.com, Mashable, Instagram)

➡️ Be with others – whether via the Working Families Party call tonight (RSVP via Mobilize) or at the next gathering of your personal-political home base.

Margaret Killjoy wrote on Substack today, "I still think what we do every other hour of the year says more about who we are than what we do in the voting booth." Who speaks your language? Who do you want to be doing things with the rest of this year? 🌕

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