The Sun's Peak
Summer Solstice
On the longest day of the year, the sun, which has on the days preceding seemed to rise higher and higher into the sky, reaches its zenith and rises no more. This day, which in the Northern Hemisphere can occur between the 20th and 23rd of June, marks the start of summer and is known as the summer solstice. From time immemorial, the coming of summer's light and warmth has been a time of gladness and celebration. In June, the snows had long since melted, the ground had thawed, the first fruits were ripening on their vines, and Mother Nature had once again renewed herself. Though most of us have turned away from our agricultural heritage, the summer solstice remains a time of new beginnings and life-enriching endings. It is the day the sun reaches the peak of its power as well as the day that heralds the shorter days that eventually bring with them autumn's chills.
So what is everyone doing to celebrate the longest day of the year? Or mourn the fact that from now on the days get shorter or shorter. Since it is raining again here in Iowa unless it clears doesn't look like I will be doing much fun in the sun things. I do plan on grilling some burgers this evening.
I like to do something special on summer and winter solstice. Winter solstice the shortest day of year brings hope that eventually itwill warm up and summer means soon tomatoes and growing things will be ready to harvest. I now have dozens of tomatoes on my plants. Soon I will make my tomatoes marinated in Basalmic if I can find the recipe.
As I said eariler I plan on cleaning the kitchen today and mailing a package but the then the day is mine. If it doesn't stop raining I am going to hit the gym but if it gets nice my bike is calling my name. It gets addicting. Ride Julie Ride.
Question: If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?
5 comments:
Happy Summer Soltice to you too dear.
No special plans here, may go shopping a little later, & stop by the community center & play a little bingo if I feel like it.
Have a good day.
Hugs, Sug
Wish I could ride a bike along side you. Have a great day and enjoy the bike ride. Helen
making jelly today and also doc appt:)
Deb
One summer I was in Europe for the summer. It was tradition to have a beach party and a HUGE bonfire to celebrate. No such fun this year, though. Worked all day. It was still fun, anyway.
Pam
Ride, Julie! Ride! =) I hope you got out for a nice bike ride on Wednesday.
It's soooo hot over here on the shore of Lake Ontario. I thought that living here was supposed to be cooler!
Marinated tomatoes sound wonderful! When you find the recipe, you'll have to share. =)
Here's a couple of questions for you now:
Why do they call them APARTments if they are all together?
Why are they called buildings if they are already built? tee hee My Dad loves these jokes. Another one that makes my Dad crack a smile is to tell him that I saw the Genesis tribute band the night before. The band is called "The Phil-ins."
{{{HUGS}}}
Danielle
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