tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post46983326452661419..comments2024-03-28T01:51:22.367-03:00Comments on Not Buying Anything: Happy Winter SolsticeGregg Koephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-10154135143451844612013-12-26T04:33:44.933-04:002013-12-26T04:33:44.933-04:00Ach, we kind of "missed" Winter Solstice...Ach, we kind of "missed" Winter Solstice this year... We just got a 2nd dog, as a companion for our 1st dog, and the past 10 days have been wholly dog-related, particularly as both are from an animal shelter and former strays and hence have quite a few peculiarities ;-)<br />So, with Winter Solstice getting far less advertising and small talk dedicated to it, it kind of passed us by this year. I think we might need to do a "catch up" tho, as I miss having honoured it.<br />By contrast, I've started on my New Year's Resolutions early - one of which is living really simply, frugally, de-cluttering in 2014 and beyond - which is how I found this website today...<br />Many thanks for such a great resource! I've been reducing and simplifying for some years now, but have decided it's time to make a big, concerted push now... and seeing such great material here is a big inspiration!!Janeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379760292061380012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-76768843787731524692013-12-22T19:11:41.958-04:002013-12-22T19:11:41.958-04:00Miss Marla,
We like to watch the sun rise on sols...Miss Marla,<br /><br />We like to watch the sun rise on solstice too, but we have been obscured in fog and cloud for the past few days. Instead we got up in the pre-dawn dark and watched the light slowly illuminate and enlighten the new day, and the new year. Candles are nice after sunset.<br /><br />In the past we have spent the day in the outdoors with friends - skating on an outdoor rink or pond, cross country skiing in the backcountry, or a hike and campfire to gather around. Now we spend it on the beach if the weather is nice, or watch birds come to our porch to eat our offerings.<br /><br />Spending time with family and friends sharing good food is always nice, too. <br /><br />Wishing you well in the new year.Gregg Koephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349453216733070775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312736954468978064.post-11343016478809331432013-12-22T12:51:50.244-04:002013-12-22T12:51:50.244-04:00Happy Winter Solstice Gregg and Linda!!
I'd l...Happy Winter Solstice Gregg and Linda!!<br /><br />I'd love to hear how some of your readers celebrate the solstice. <br /><br />My plan was to get up and watch the sunrise, then go out and watch the sunset, Unfortunately it rained really hard and was so windy, the sun wasn't really visible. I also like to put out out a few veggies and fruits for my fellow creatures. That had to wait until today with a bit of a clear up. I should have planned some inside activities as well.<br /><br />Anyone want to share?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com