author, publisher, swimmer
Notre-Dame has reopened. It is renewed. It now begins the next chapter of its long life. Which is not unlike all of our worlds on this day of the Winter Solstice when things begin anew. When the dark of winter now shifts to the ever-brightening future of spring (in the northern hemisphere, at least).
So, I’m also ready for some renewal. But before doing that, I’ll revisit a bit of the past few months . . .
In my case, it’s not only sitting by a crackling fire and sipping wine, but more. Like these things that led up to today’s Autumnal Equinox . . .
The song captures the feeling of a summer day. A mood. Of long days, long swims and hikes, and the end of long days of writing my latest novel.
Here are some highlights leading up to today’s Summer Solstice . . .
This is a wonderful time of year in central Virginia when the days are longer and the air is finally warmer. Time to really enjoy the outdoors. Time to embrace the light, both literally and metaphorically.
Some recent developments . . .
So here’s my review of the past solar quarters of 2023, from a personal perspective. There will be a quiz . . .
First, of course, there’s the weather. Cooler, less humid, crisper. And much shorter days as we’re halfway to the winter solstice.
It’s also a kind of winding down. Of a season. Of the year. Maybe even more. Here are some winding down highlights with some things in opposition happening at the same time . . .