Sunday, December 21, was the Winter Solstice: a date that marks the longest night of the year. It was also our first celebration of Luminous, a special event in The Lot Next Door.

I thought about framing this note in the context of “then and now, before and after, the Botany of one year ago vs. today.” But I don’t actually believe that’s the healthiest way to look at it anymore.

I think the main story this year isn’t about comparisons. It’s about lessons.

Well… sort of. Almost. Not quite yet. 

I’ve been “joking” for a few weeks now that if it frosted that night I wouldn’t be upset. The first hard freeze each year marks a sort of “point of no return” when it comes to our journey through the seasons.

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