Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Winter’s Sunny Start

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

For the first time in at least five years, November 1st—Samhain, the natural year’s first day of winter—dawned clear and crisp. What an excellent way to begin a new season! I appreciate the irony of starting the dark, introspective, even … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Happy Halloween! We’ve grown to love the view from our main cabin window, with the silhouette decorations my father created more than 50 years ago, set against the cherry tree in the yard, that always turns yellow by this time … Continue reading →

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