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shiftyw -> Solstice (12/21/2015 7:56:18 AM)
Goethe’s final words: "more light". Ever since we crawled out of that primordial slime, that’s been our unifying cry: more light. Sunlight, torchlight, candlelight, neon, incandescent, light to banish the darkness from our caves, to illuminate our roads, the insides of our refrigerators. Big floods for the night games at Soldier’s Field, little tiny flashlight for those books we read under the covers when we’re supposed to be asleep. Light is more than watts and footcandles, light is metaphor. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet. Rage, rage against the dying of the light! Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom, lead thou me on. The night is dark and I am far from home, lead thou me on. Arise, shine, for thy light has come. Light is knowledge, light is life, light is light. -Chris, Northern Exposure Happy solstice everyone :) This was my late grandfathers favorite day. Be merry everyone!

ExiledTyrant -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 8:42:34 AM)
You're grandfather and I have much in common. Happy Solstice, baby doll xoxoxoxo

BethnalGreen -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 11:57:56 AM)
The winter solstice the shortest and darkest day. The beginning of Winter the bleakest time in the northern latitudes.

DesFIP -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 12:33:39 PM)
But now we go towards the light. Everyday we have a tiny fraction more daylight than the day before. But if you are feeling that bleak, I would suggest a light box and 5,000 IU of Vitamin D III. Standard first treatment for Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder.

shiftyw -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 4:50:43 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ExiledTyrant You're grandfather and I have much in common. Happy Solstice, baby doll xoxoxoxo I think you two would have gotten along in a lot of respects. Happy holidays my friend! Xoxox

DocStrange -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 9:25:08 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DesFIP But now we go towards the light. Everyday we have a tiny fraction more daylight than the day before. But if you are feeling that bleak, I would suggest a light box and 5,000 IU of Vitamin D III. Standard first treatment for Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder. 30 lashes is quicker LOL Oh Yea and Let There Be Light!

Lucylastic -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 11:13:42 PM)
Happy Winter Solstice Ladys n gents:)

LadyPact -> RE: Solstice (12/21/2015 11:58:12 PM)
Yes. Happy Solstice to those who celebrate.

PeonForHer -> RE: Solstice (12/22/2015 5:31:31 AM)
Likewise. A few good friends of mine, this side of the pond and the other.

WickedsDesire -> RE: Solstice (12/23/2015 10:50:50 AM)
Whilst it is the shortest day for technical hullabaloo reasons I cant be bothered going into the sunrises will continue to get later for the next few days (past the 22nd) or so. Conversely the nights began to get lighter a few days, or so, before the winter solstice. [image]http://cdn.collarspace.com/attachments/122315/5FED5951-1C26-4392-A31B-3571210D78901.jpg[/image] 9am 22nd December

Hillwilliam -> RE: Solstice (12/23/2015 2:44:40 PM)
Blessed Solstice and Happy Yule.

dcnovice -> RE: Solstice (12/23/2015 7:15:55 PM)
FR Growing up in a staunchly Catholic family, we took Advent very seriously and rued when folks put their lights up, and on, too early. Ours got lit after Mass on Christmas Eve. Though no longer Catholic, I still take Advent seriously, and I do grimace when Christmas stuff shows up in stores before Halloween. But as I've grown older and less certain of anything and everything, I've come to appreciate all those strands of December bulbs. More and more, I realize what spurs those decorations in the dark: We need the light. Light and joy be with you all.

Lucylastic -> RE: Solstice (12/24/2015 11:18:35 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: dcnovice FR Growing up in a staunchly Catholic family, we took Advent very seriously and rued when folks put their lights up, and on, too early. Ours got lit after Mass on Christmas Eve. Though no longer Catholic, I still take Advent seriously, and I do grimace when Christmas stuff shows up in stores before Halloween. But as I've grown older and less certain of anything and everything, I've come to appreciate all those strands of December bulbs. More and more, I realize what spurs those decorations in the dark: We need the light. Light and joy be with you all. You are a light shining in my life ...Thankyou DC Many hugs and a healthier new year. Much love too

dcnovice -> RE: Solstice (12/24/2015 6:47:22 PM)
quote: You are a light shining in my life ...Thankyou DC Many hugs and a healthier new year. Much love too What a kind thing to say. Thank you so much, dear friend! And thank you for being a light in my life. [:)]

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