The summer solstice will occur, for me, at 7:09 PM tonight.
A minor benchmark as celebrations go; but, significant nonetheless. I like to take notice of these marginal holidays as special.
Today is the hottest day of the year, to date, so my celebrating will be kept to a physical minimum. I will wait until the coolness of the evening to wander about my gardens enjoying the bounty of the season on this day of longest light hours for the year. I cannot believe that this date in 2012 has arrived so quickly; the light of day time will now begin to shorten.
As I sit indoors during the heat of early afternoon, I hear a most energetic bird singing loudly. Usually the birds are most melodic throughout the early morning hours; finding respite, like me, from the afternoon heat. I tried to locate his perch, but this songster is comfortably hidden among the thick summer foliage; so, I just continue to sit back, relax, and enjoy the mélange of tunes while sitting in the slight breeze entering through the opened window.
I have conscientiously slowed down my life; but, I cannot slow down the influences of Mother Nature.
Today, my celebration includes reflection of my life; now, and in the near future.
The sun has changed direction. What direction do I want to journey?
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