On December 21st, here in the northern hemisphere, we are having the Winter Solstice. Summer Solstice for those in the southern hemisphere. This has always been the very most important day of the year for me, as it represents the start of the Solar New Year when the sunrises and sunsets start moving back in a northerly direction and the days start getting longer. It is truly the highlight of my holiday season.
In a little while I will go out into my backyard to do my bowl burning, releasing what has not served me in the past year and embracing the new and fabulous outcome for the coming year. I encourage all of you to do some sort of ceremony honoring this occasion.
We have had unusually warm and dry weather here lately, so the time outside this evening should be really nice. As I did last year, if all goes well, I plan on going out to the Parowan Gap tomorrow night to catch the sun sliding into the gap. I tried that last year and almost caught the phenomenon, but I was not quite in the right place. If I make it, I will share photos.
Today was our annual Christmas Bird count here in Cedar City. This event is held all over the United States and Canada at this time of year, too. Above is a photo of a very regal Bald Eagle that I took this afternoon. Enjoy!
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