December 22, 2015, Saugus- So, to mark the shortest day of the year, it is raining. Many here, though not all, are bemoaning the lack of snow. To me, though, given how so many drive, on these all-too-narrow streets of my home town, with their dearth of left-turn accommodations and over-stressed fellow motorists, the lack of snow and its step-child, ice, is a blessing.
The four of us, my brother, Glenn, sister-in-law, Barb, our Mom and I, will mark the longest night of the year at Borders Cafe, a local Mexican food establishment. I get my adventurous nature, at least with regard to food, from Mother. We have long agreed that spice is the variety of life, to twist around the old bromide.
Wiccans, and those who toast the Sacred Geometer, have ever given us a special sense of this auspicious time, as well as of its opposite, the June Solstice, and of their arms, the Equinoxes. Then again, I enjoy anyone’s celebrations, and our family’s turning the holidays into a virtual fortnight just makes for a sense that rain and a gray sky are irrelevant.
So, Splendid Solstice, everyone! Northerners, rejoice as the days get longer, and Southerners, enjoy your still-long days at the beach and in the pool.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
It has been raining here too the past few days. But I would never complain about the lack of snow. People here are thankful that there is no snow and ice.
Here finding a Mexican restaurant is hard. May be in downtown, but I would love to try that food.
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In AZ, one need only walk a block or so, to find Mexican fare. Conversely, there is one restaurant offering Indian cuisine. Sri Lankan?- head straight for Los Angeles.
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Enjoy your holidays!
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A most Merry Christmas, Rushmore!
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Viva la salsa!!
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Es verdad!
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Excellent!! Love this post!!! You sound happy!
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Absolutely! Thanks, Judy.
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I try to celebrate every thing. I like a good celebration.
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Same here, JR.
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I think Prescott has been colder than Indiana this year! I hate driving in snow but even more in icy weather! Praying you and all of us will stay safe! May your day be blessed!
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It has definitely been colder in AZ, than in Boston, for sure. I imagine you folks also missed the Lake Effect storms last week. Merry Christmas, Miriam and family!
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I always look forward to the days getting longer.
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I do, also!
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