I really prefer the dark and quiet of the winter solstice, but I’m told we can’t have year-round winter so here we are. The sun is like a toddler going through some terrible sleep regression. Still up at 9 PM. Up again at 5:30 AM. The whole family suffers.

The winter solstice always seems like a perfect time for a backyard fire and hot drinks in the dark. Celebrate the darkness by creating light. But how does one celebrate the summer solstice? Should we hide in the dark basement this evening and have cold drinks?

Actually that sounds nice. Cold drinks in the dark basement and maybe a horror movie. Celebrate the light by creating darkness.