Skywatch Friday: A Winter Sky (Finally!)

It only took until the beginning of March, but winter has finally arrived in northern Mass. This is the most snow we’ve had since October (ridiculously enough).

Moonlit Meander

Guest Contribution by Arianna Grindrod of Earthworks Programs Moonlit Meander By Arianna The snow fell secretly the other night blanketing the countryside in crystal white. Soft whispers echoes losing themselves in the distance lulling all creatures to sleep. Snow swept the ground quietly last night hiding from the moon lost in cloud cover. I felt [...]

The Shortest Day of the Year

Today is Yule – the Winter Solstice.  I’m a pagan (if you didn’t already figure that out), so this is the major holiday we celebrate at our house this time of year. We celebrate Christmas also – although I view it at a secular holiday (no offense intended); it’s a time for us to spend with our [...]