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Magical Solstice

Yule Lunar Eclipse

We had a gorgeous view of the moon hung low in the West this morning and we were awake to see ourselves start to cast a shadow over her. It was not as dark as it might have been, since the snow cover reflects an eerie blue light. We fuddled with cameras and then I gave up and just watched the universe at work. What a sense of stillness and movement as the earth's shadow ... read more

Burntisland Solstice

The message from the Firth of Forth this morning was of light following dark. Yule, the shortest day, eases into the longest night. The wheel turns. Life moves on. Bright ... read more

Midwinter: Sun and Snow

We took a walk in a snow shower this morning and enjoyed the silence and the light effects as the midwinter sun struggled to break through. Not long now until the days begin to stretch instead of ... read more

Minimalist Crimble

1. I have not been feeling very festive for a variety of reasons, some of which I cannot share here without password protection. 2. All of our decorations and other silliness are in storage, which may increase the decrease of festive spirit. 3. We had planned to have unpacked the decorations, and all the other boxes, long before now in a new abode - which definitely increases the decrease of festive spirit. 4.This is the best we could ... read more

Yule Blessings

The Cailleach, or Carlin in Scots, is writhing and wild outside today. Perhaps she is ranting about relinquishing control of the world as the wheel turns and the shortest day marks the outward spiral to longer days and ... read more