I was surprised to learn some years ago that the latest sunset does not occur on the Summer Solstice, nor the earliest sunrise. Curiously, the days grow shorter and the sunsets later. A similar discrepancy occurs with the Winter Solstice. I was doubly surprised that I could grow so old and pass so many solstices before learning that and never observe it myself. And I thought I was educated.

To those few readers who noticed a long pause in my entries, thank you for noticing and for coming back. Forgive me, but the next few entries may be downers. Stay with me. mjh

PS: Please look at my Flickr photos. I’m depressed that so few people have seen what I regard as one of the best pictures I’ve ever taken. I have many newer pix to post but can’t bare for this one to sink unseen. Yes, that’s my heart you see on my sleeve.