Happy Solstice

We are, technically, in the dead of winter. Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. We celebrated by building a fire in the morning to add to the light and warmth of the sun. We also spent a big part of the day in the kitchen making meatloaf and lamb stock. We also added a loaf of bread to the mix. Usually the house is so cold in the winter, bread takes a long time to rise, but the woodstove and oven added a boost to the indoor temperature.

It turned out to be a nice day to start the holiday week, with sunshine and temperature in the 20s.The gain of daylight will be slow - about a minute a day. There is plenty of winter left. Plenty of time to enjoy the slower pace this season brings.