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Small Wonders on a Lovely Yellow Sunday

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

The seasons have such a profound effect on us all, from weather patterns and crop cycles to the ever-changing hours of light.  This morning’s effect was doubly profound for me: the clock on my cell phone had sprung ahead overnight, catching me totally at unawares.  I had missed the spring ahead to spring change for daylight saving time!  This has happened only twice before in my adult life, but I had nothing on the agenda other than recovering from a marathon day of mulching the front garden beds.  On such a beautiful day, the only regret I had for missing … Continue reading →

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Holi, The Festival of Colors

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

March 8 – Today begins the annual Hindu celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colors.  This bright and cheerful ancient rite falls on the full moon at the end of winter, ushering in the spring with reverie and fun.  As part of this traditional celebration, people throw colored powders and scented waters to mark the end of the old year and beginning of the new one.     One of the earliest written references to the Holi Festival is from the 7th century Sanskrit drama ‘Ratnavali’.  However, many older traditions come together in the Holi Festival.  Numerous annual rites relating … Continue reading →

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