We passed the winter solstice about 7:30 this morning on the US West Coast, but we're celebrating tonight. I've joined my ex-wife and step-husband to get things ready and have a small group hosted by my daughter and her new husband for dinner.
We've celebrated solstice for many years. My daughter's almost 30 and she's been raised in the tradition. I was thrilled to hear her say she wanted to host solstice celebration and invite a couple of friends and her husband's brother and SIL. She wanted me to come up to Seattle to tell the story and conduct the rituals. I'm so looking forward to tonight and have the joy of my daughter carrying on our tradition.
So, if you don't have a tradition of your own, you can always join us by simply asking three questions and answering them. My answers follow each question.
1. What do you want to leave behind from this year (and never think of again)?
That is a fairly easy question for me. I had my second heart ablation in February and I’m done with it. Haven’t had a bad flutter since. I hope I’m joining many others worldwide who are ready to leave illness, disease, and sickness of mind and body behind.
2. What do you want to be remembered from this year?
That, too, is an easy one for me. The family and friends celebrated a joyful occasion this summer as my daughter got married. I am so happy to see the amazing young woman she has grown into and to welcome a fine son-in-law to the family. I love them to bursting!
3. What are your hopes for the year to come?
Well, that one is always a tough one for me. Selfishly? I’d like a couple of new books to break old sales records. I’ll be happy, however, to see a year of friends and family, safe travels, and good health. It doesn’t really take that much to make me happy.
Whatever winter holidays you are celebrating this month, I hope you have a joyous time and that your own answers to the above questions prove positive.
Wayzgoose