Yesterday was the shortest day of the year. With this morning’s sunrise we look forward to the lengthening of daylight hours and tonight Hanukkah begins.
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Solstice and the (almost) full moon
As the shortest day of the year turns from daylight to darkness, the moon rises. This beautiful gibbous moon, just one day shy of a full moon, brightens the night. This was the inspiration for Aliana Reaches for the Moon. Look for more photos of the moon tomorrow.
Winter Solstice Reflections
Winter arrived in the Rocky Mountains this morning with a gentle blanket of snow. Today, Winter Solstice marks the shortest day, the welcoming of winter. A quote from John Steinbeck, “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” Solstice acrostic Snow and darkness On this day weContinue reading “Winter Solstice Reflections”
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