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The magic moment: The autumnal equinox and the feeling it brings

9:54 PM EDT.. Both the Northern and Southern hemispheres experience an equal amount of daylight today. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of fall, with daylight hours continuing to shorten until the winter solstice in December. For those south of the equator, it’s the beginning of spring. Happy season … Read moreThe magic moment: The autumnal equinox and the feeling it brings

You know I knew I hate Valentine’s Day for a reason

And now I have my reason: Lupercalia, when the men were men and the women were whipped.. And now, after muddying the waters as the Popes do so well, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, or at least did yesterday.. The NPR story I linked here a few minutes ago continues to fascinate me.. ..The notion of … Read moreYou know I knew I hate Valentine’s Day for a reason