Tag Archives: Winter Solstice
The Seed of Noon
Winter Solstice tonight—time for darkness and contemplation, waiting. We pause at the turning point before embarking on the long return to summer. Emily holds a splinter of light and asks: Where does it point? What is the path it wants … Continue reading
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New Figs in Winter
Good morning. Today is Emily’s 181st birthday, and there was a total lunar eclipse. It might have been somewhat visible in our sky at about 6:00 a.m. But I slept through it. Chances are it would have been covered by … Continue reading
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Most Quiet Turning Point
The Saints lost to the Cowboys last weekend. I knew it couldn’t continue forever. Still it stung. Perhaps it’s for the best. Now, we see that the Saints have feet of clay, after all. Still a model for us. Today’s … Continue reading
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