Perhaps it is no coincidence that “solace” and “solstice” are nearly twins in both appearance and pronunciation. We are just a few weeks beyond the winter solstice–literally “sun still”—in which I envision the sun at a perfect standstill, balanced, at rest, gathering strength before beginning its ascent to summer solstice and longer days. Early winter [...]

“Out with the old, in with the new,” we like to say as we celebrate the New Year. Easy enough, simple enough. But wait…there ARE some old things I’d like to keep–friends I’ve had most of my life, my husband, my family, my home, and these are just a few. A more thoughtful and [...]