Circle of the Seasons: Summer

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

It’s May 1st, the first day of summer according to Celtic reckoning, a way of looking at the seasons that is arguably more sensible, particularly for our region, than the current calendar designations. Our ancient ancestors welcomed it with Beltane, which lingers in the modern world as May Day. Continue reading →

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Moonlit Moment

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Last Tuesday, the night before the full moon, I stepped outside around 10:30 pm and found the moon bathing Lynn Canal in light, and accenting the clouds above it.

Moon over Lynn Canal (photo: Mark Zeiger)

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