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Monday, June 21, 2010

Good news, bad news

In case you didn't hear, today is the summer solstice, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere at least. People around the world (north of the equator) are turning their faces skyward and basking in the glow as old Sol reaches its highest point in the northern sky.


The good news? Summer's here, school's out and, well, didn't you hear me say "summer's here"? It's time for ice cream, pools, sun dresses (yes!), vacations, Screen on the Green and any number of other fun things. Just think, a little more than four months ago we here in the D.C. area were digging our way out of and slogging our way through feet of snow. Snow, I might add, that lasted well beyond it's welcome.
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What's the bad news?
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Well, since you asked, it being the solstice and all every day from now until Dec. 21 will be shorter than the day that came before. A little less daylight, a little less sun every day from now until Christmas week.
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Happy Solstice!