You know what today is don't you? It's the day when we officially start accumulating day light. A few seconds each day at first and then slowly we'll work our way into grabbing a few minutes more then finally we'll be up to nearly half an hour each week.Somehow life is easier when there's more light.
I went out to collect my mail at 4:15 yesterday and this is what it looked like.
But tomorrow, it will be just a tiny bit lighter a tiny bit earlier and that is progress. Happy Solstice, folks!
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Oh wow! That is . . . dark!
ReplyDeleteHappy solstice :). It's dark just after 5pm here - much, much too early. Bring on that extra daylight, every second counts.
ReplyDeleteI live in the bottom of a canyon about 12 miles north of our border with Mexico in the Mule Mountains of Arizona. I used to complain about the sun "setting" at 3:30 (it actually drops behind the mountains so there is some light for another hours or so) until Robin moved in next door. She suffers from SAD and comes every winter, staying through the end of February/early March. Her "real" home is Fairbanks, AK. Even on our coldest days, Robin can be found knitting on her deck, soaking up the sun. Your photo explains why she leaves family and friends for three months to live near me.
ReplyDeleteI don't complain anymore.
May your days be Merry and Bright....
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Congrats to the winners!
How funny - My husband commented on it being the shortest day of the year yesterday, and I made some comment about being happy, that now the days will start getting longer - looking at your "day", makes me pretty glad for what we've got - even on our shortest day!
ReplyDeleteI thought that photo was shot in the middle of the night!
ReplyDeleteSunlight is definitely a good thing! Looking forward to playing outside AFTER dinner!
ReplyDeleteHere in Western WA it get dark pretty early, too. I don't mind, but enjoy all the seasons so it's nice to have the days lengthening even though Spring is a season away.
ReplyDeleteSummer solstice is my absolute favorite day in Alaska-can you say Ultimate Frisbee at 3 am? But Winter Solstice is by far my 2nd favorite day and definitely the most hopeful! You're on your way to brighter days-yay!
ReplyDeleteThank Goodness! Here in Germany it is fully dark by 4:45 and in the morning the sun doesn't bother to come up until almost 8. I have never lived this far north before and it driving me nuts!
ReplyDeletePicked up eight whole seconds of light today. On MLK day we'll get direct sunlight on the house!! YAHOO! Oh who are we kidding. Four long months 'til breakup. yay.
ReplyDeleteI would never survive that much dark.
ReplyDeleteBring on the sunlight!!! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI have been living Outside for almost as long as I was a permanent resident of Alaska. I STILL anticipate the Winter Solstice with joy! Hooray for the days getting longer!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, it will be Spring before you know it!
ReplyDeleteOk, maybe not, but at least you will have a little more sunlight soon!
Happy Solstice to you too, Michelle...and Merry Christmas! I don't know how you Alaskans do it with so little sunshine. ;)
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Happy Day 1 day - I love it too, although probably just as short a day here in N Ireland.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours :)
Oh, I know you've got it much worse than me, but I start counting the days at the solstice as well. So happy that it's staying lighter just a twinge each day.
ReplyDeleteWow! That *is* very dark. I had no idea.
ReplyDeletevery wonderful
ReplyDeleteI really look forward to this day of the year too!
ReplyDeleteAh! My husband is in Anchorage at this moment interviewing for jobs . . . I am a little nervous about the light . . . I am so glad to have randomly come across your blog in my searching for family fun in the winter time. My hopes are rising as I read each post. :)
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