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Hygge Highlights

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me and Birgit
Me and Birgit sharing a bit of Hygge at the pool recently. (photo by Rob Gutkowski)
Hygge? It’s a Danish word (pronounced “hoo-gah”) that integrates a feeling of well-being, contentment, and coziness through simple and everyday experiences. About creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying good things with good people.

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 . . .

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Embrace the Light!

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Bradford pear trees
A line of Bradford pears just down the road.
It’s the Vernal Equinox. Halfway between the two solstices. And around here, we’re seeing strong signs of spring. The daffodils have been up for a while, but the Bradford pears, the forsythias, and the cherry trees are peaking with the maples ready to pop.

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 . . .

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