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Celebrating the Light

We have entered my favorite time of year, the Winter Solstice, midwinter, the darkest part of the year and the Christmas season where light and dark are juxtaposed. Most of the minor celebrations centered around the Christmas season seem to … Continue reading

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March Astronomical and Weather Trivia

Here’s a cool little coincidence: on this 3rd of March, the month named for the god Mars, the planet named after the same deity is in opposition to earth. That is to say, the planet Mars is as close to … Continue reading

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