Searching for light

A short post today for the full moon. Today is a lunar eclipse as well, here is a haiku for the Buck Moon tonight. Be safe, beloved.

Full Moon in the east
Hides her face from the sun's light
Sister, I see you

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Friday Formula: Holiday Food Edition (Bao He Wan)

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