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The Light Still Shines

December 25, 2023 ~ wordancerblog ~ 6 Comments

When December comes, the light in the sky dwindles; days are shorter and night is longer. We walk in the dark now with the cold settling deep in our bones.  It is dark by 4 o’clock, and we still feel like we have the whole day ahead of us, but the light is gone and with it our energy.

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6 responses to “The Light Still Shines”

  1. Joanne Toft Avatar
    Joanne Toft
    December 26, 2023

    Yes this is a hard time of year! Thanks for the list of book titles!

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    mbhmaine
    December 26, 2023

    As someone who lives in Maine, where daylight is fleeting in the winter afternoon, I can totally relate to your post. This line rings especially true: “It is dark by 4 o’clock, and we still feel like we have the whole day ahead of us, but the light is gone and with it our energy.” I love that you’re rejoicing in the bits of light that come your way and claiming the season as your own. I try to remember that this time of year is one in which darkness and down time offer unique rewards. Have you ever read “Wintering” by Katherine May? If not, you might want to check it out.

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      wordancerblog
      December 28, 2023

      I love all of Katherine May’s books. “Wintering” is my favorite. Thank you!

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    Trish
    December 26, 2023

    I’ll settle into the sleep of winter, its long periods of dark, and Orion drawing that bow crisply against a stark black velvet background. You have your favorite hat to lead you forward (and awesome picture books full of de-light-ful words). Every season has its gifts: quiet, rest, and even darkness are winter’s.

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    Lakshmi Bhat
    December 27, 2023

    I liked reading your post. Wishing you, your family and friends a happy and satisfying New Year.

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    bookseedstudio
    December 30, 2023

    Your prose in this post is a poem of Light & Contentment, with Nature at Home. And the Solstice/Winter pb list is a treasure. So lucky I found my way here from #poetryfriday/Life on the Teche.
    Wishing you a kindled firelight this NY Weekend.

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