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The Party’s Over

Ken doesn’t like it when the holiday season comes to an end. I feel a sense of relief that life returns to ‘normal’, whatever that is. It’s never really totally ‘normal’. Right now, the weather is dreary with rain on snow and friends are dealing with a family crisis. Is that normal? Who can say?

At any rate, presents are unwrapped and the mess cleaned up, decorations, except for the lights, have come off of the tree. New Years has come and gone and it’s back to work for most folks. The dogs are bored and wonder if they will ever have fun again. No wait – there’s dinner for them to look forward to! Hopefully, by tomorrow the tree will move on to its new life and become another bird feeder.

 

 

 

 

Solstice and the Return of the Light

For people living in the northern latitudes, the Winter Solstice is a significant event. It marks the end of the shortening days and looking forward to longer days coming. We celebrated with a campfire and fireworks here and from our friends across the valley. The darkest night sky was illuminated with countless stars. There was a little music, a bit of tequila and whiskey with icicles for Ken.

Inside, light reflected off of our Christmas tree, casting twinkles and sparkles and stars around the room.

 

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