A few minutes ago, I read about the death of a college student who had gotten very drunk, passed out in the winter cold, and died of hypothermia. It's at least the third or fourth such case I've heard about over this exceptionally bitter season. They remind me of the death of Senator George McGovern's daughter in a similar manner, nineteen years ( Read more... )

I have a few weeks off from work and I wish my wife could have the same time free from her job. Winter solstice happens on December 21, this year. Some day, I'd like to travel with her to various Celtic sites around the UK and Europe, preferably around the time of a summer solstice ( Read more... )