Full Beaver Moon – November This was the
time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm
winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon
comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It
is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon.
I think I have a perfect story for November…because it has
to do with giving thanks. When John decided to give the band a shot they
started touring the country and were asked to do a “show” at the studio of a
web based radio station called WOXY. It was about to go off the air (but later
saved and I think it still exist…but not sure because I don’t listen to music
anymore) ..anyway, John’s band was to be
the last act to appear live. They did a few songs and then they were
interviewed. We were so excited to be able to hear him do his first
interview…it was cool to think that there were people outside of the family
that thought the music was good…so we all gathered around the computer to hear
it…and I was shocked to listen to some band member explain that they were
shocked by the number of people who came to their shows…and then this little
voice said “thank you though…thanks for coming”…and that little voice was John!!!
My John, who was one of the smartest and most knowledgeable people on the
planet …and his only contribution to the conversation was; “thank you for
coming?’ I couldn’t believe that was all
he could find to say…the kid who had his own cable TV show in High School, who
went to the National History Fair Competition using a Beatles topic …couldn’t
think of a music related comment?
When he came home from the tour I chuckled when I asked him
what the heck was he thinking just thanking people for coming to the show and
he looked at me and asked if that was a bad thing to say…I felt a little bad
saying no, but couldn’t he think of more music related comments…and he just
shrugged and let it go….
I have always felt badly about that…and …as usual he proved
he knew better than I did about what was important in life…if I had to pick one
constant comment made about him from others it would be that he was kind…he
knew what was important to say…and today…I can not remember one single word
from that interview…I only remember that he thanked his fans….and I know that
they appreciated it too…because at least one kid came all the way from Ohio for
his funeral….I bet he thanked that kid for coming to his show…and that kid
thanked him in return ...kindness begets kindness.
So, this month…let’s all try to just thank people who are
deserving and see what happens…You don’t have to be a the worlds smartest
person or a great orator..just keep it simple…and be confident that when you
are being kind…simple is truly best!!
Here is the link if you want to listen…it is a little funny
once you hear the story.
