Happy Solstice, Writers!

[AndersonsBiographer]

Too hot in the house today, so I decided to spend the afternoon sitting under the trees reading my copy of the Shahnameh. I could do better things with what daylight I have, I suppose, but I could also do worse.

Utere non reditura.

 

[Trionyx]

Many years ago I said to an older fellow that I was sad on the first day of summer because the days would be getting shorter.
He responded with a gleam in his eye, “No, the nights are getting longer.”

 

[AndersonsBiographer]

Many years ago I said to an older fellow that I was sad on the first day of summer because the days would be getting shorter.
He responded with a gleam in his eye, “No, the nights are getting longer.”

Given my nocturnal tendencies, I can certainly understand that.

Lots of daylight+dry weather is good for home repair, though.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Earliest solstice since 1796, for what it's worth.

 

[TheLobster]

Earliest solstice since 1796, for what it's worth.

Damn climate change, messing up everything!

 

[Bramblethorn]

Coldest morning in eleven years this week. Brrrr. Glad of our heater and affectionate cats.

 

[StillStunned]

Time to dance naked on the roof before the neighbours wake up!

 

[AndersonsBiographer]

Before?

 

[StillStunned]

Before?

No-one wants a repeat of the equinox incident.

 

[AchtungNight]

I heard they celebrate Solstice in Sweden with public nudity and frolicking. I plan to visit there sometime if I can.