Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

The Winter Solstice Approaches

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Our family’s Christmas celebration is a complicated affair, pulling in days, events, and moments to celebrate from many different traditions. At the moment, the current holiday “sub-phase” is Solstice week. The Winter Solstice, falling on the 21st this year, has … Continue reading →

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Halcyon Days are Here Again – Can’t You Tell?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

The Halcyon Days, traditionally a two-week period of calm seas around the Winter Solstice, began yesterday. Typically, they were ushered in on Lynn Canal in grand style: with a rip-snorting winter storm! We’re in a period of dueling forecasts, between … Continue reading →

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