Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean that winter is over. The snow is coming down in some parts of the world and some of us are snowed in with not much to do now that gift wrapping season is over. Take some time to give yourself some TLC. Cuddle up by the fireplace…
The holiday rush has taken over, but let’s not forget that means the Winter Solstice is upon us as well. It’s the phenomenon when we will have the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere. The Winter Solstice with its long dark night is actually a celebration of light. Here…
This year the Summer Solstice will be on the evening of Tuesday, June 20th here on the Pacific Coast of the Northern Hemisphere. That means the arrival of warmer days for us to stay out late soaking up the sun and enjoying the summer season. The summer solstice actually marks the longest day of the…
As we stroll into June we can reflect on the many turns that the sixth month of the year represent. According to the Roman calendar, June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the goddess of marriage. Perhaps that is why so many young brides crave a June wedding, aside from the very pleasant weather that…
Have you made a New Year’s Resolution this year? I passed my New Year’s Eve in quiet among family and ended the night or rather started the new day after the strike of midnight in spirituality. After an evening of family and a few bites of Blini and caviar, toasting with champagne, I headed up…
Happy New Year! I can’t believe that we are almost to the end of 2016 already! When you live season to season, you really don’t realize where the time has gone. Some of us plan something special to ring in the New Year – perhaps a night full of memorable movies and munchies with lots of popcorn.…
While the days are shorter and the air becomes cold and crisp, as darkness falls, we find ourselves craving warmth, something that evokes coziness. A hot cup of tea is always inviting this time of year and you can make your tea time sweeter with a special addition. This winter season I have found myself…
There is something a little fairy tale like about Cherry Kissel and rightly so as it’s mythical properties stem from a Russian fairy tale and Russians also refer to heaven or paradise as a place having, “milky rivers flowing past kissel banks.” The land of marvels and its treats seem to fit into the spirit…