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An Unequal Vernal Equinox

Today, officially, is the Vernal Equinox, the day when we have equal amounts of darkness and daylight. It’s also regarded as the first day of spring. We here in Haines are there ahead of you, waiting for our southern friends … Continue reading

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Sun Showers

Here on the homestead, we sun ourselves when we can, but it’s less sunbathing than sun showering. We don’t “lay out” to get a tan, but we do go out and sit or stand in the sun when it reaches … Continue reading

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