No snow yet, but they're calling for up to 12" today and tonight, and there's a definite feeling of anticipation in the air. Most of the schools in the area are closed today (some of them are *still* closed after last week's ice storm up in the hills), and state workers were told to stay home. Of course, the paper must get out, so we're all here ( Read more... )

I finally got into the holiday spirit last night as I was driving to the coven Yule. Downtown Westfield looks very pretty, with all the buildings outlined in white lights, and the trees on the common all covered in white and multicolored lights. I was listening to the audiobook for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and when the tape finished ( Read more... )

Tonight is the longest night of the year. After today, the days start getting longer! No wonder so many cultures celebrate a holiday this week ( Read more... )