Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Early Equinox

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

As I learned last year, even though the “official” Vernal Equinox, the time when we have equal amounts of darkness and daylight on our way to the Summer Solstice, falls on March 20th this year, we cross that line now. … Continue reading →

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A St. Patrick’s Day Dish: Colcannon

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Mark Zeiger

Like most Americans, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a “traditional” meal. I even have Irish ancestry. For us, the celebration centers around the evening meal, and there’s not a drop of green beer in sight. I say “traditional,” because … Continue reading →

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