December 21 is the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Parts of Canada, Alaska, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Greenland, and the northern tip of Iceland will experience 24 hours of total darkness. Winter could be a long, dark, and difficult time for many of our forebears….
Saturday is the first day of winter and the shortest day of 2013. Seasonal shifts can be the perfect time to take a day off from routine or the holiday frenzy. Here are a few simple ideas for celebrating the new season: Observe Make a point of watching the sunrise and sunset. You probably won’t…
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck It’s hard to find words after the tragic shooting in Connecticut last Friday. I am grieving with the families and the community there. As we, as a nation, reflect on darkness, this Friday in the Northern…
December 21 is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Locales above the Arctic Circle, including parts of Canada, Alaska, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Greenland, and the very northern tip of Iceland will experience 24 hours of total darkness. You can find out when the sun will rise and set where you…
“Oh, for the good old days when people would stop Christmas shopping when they ran out of money.” ~Author Unknown By now, we’ve all probably seen and heard news stories like this: Holiday Season Gets Off to a Good Start It’s Going to Be a Merry Christmas for Retail Holiday Shopping Spree Good News for…
I’ll be taking the next week off to celebrate the First Day of Winter and the Christmas holiday with my family. I’ll be back next week. Happy Holidays! Save