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December 22, 2015

December Solstice

 It's the longest day of the year for those who reside in the Southern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year for those who live in the Northern. Here where I live (Colorado) the sun will rise today about 7:18 am and it will set approximately 4:39 pm.

It's fascinating to me that while I observe the shortest day/longest night of my year, my friends in Kenya will be observing the longest day/shortest night of their year! :)




Forefathers Day
Which group of forefathers is today about?
Any of you trace back to the Mayflower?

National Date Nut Bread Day
Here's a recipe to try
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