December 20th, 21,014 BT (Before Time)
Today is a beautiful start to the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. Of course, for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the start of the Summer Solstice, and the longest day of the year. There are actually four days of Solstice, (20, 21, 22, 23) and we always end with a party on the 23rd.
Teren told me that during the Solstice, the sun is directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted the furthest away from us, approx.. 23.5 degrees away from the sun.
All that really means is that it will get dark really early today. But right now, it’s beautiful out. The sun is sparkling off the freshly fallen snow and the air has a wonderful crispness abut it. Everything is glistening with a shimmering white blanket. I can look out see the kids ice-skating on Lake Maxine. I do love this time of the year. But then why wouldn’t I? I create it all.
This morning, Mother, Tara, and I flew out to her village in Timerrain to visit her parents, my grand parents. They are such lovely Fée. Teren will join us tomorrow. He had to finish his studies. I must say, he is doing quit well in his Theoretical Magic class. Just wish he did better in math. I, of course, was a wiz at it.
As usual, Jake is busy at the chateau—so many preparations for the holidays—all the lights and garlands to be hung. Margay sent over another recipe, and my chefs are going to make it for the party on the 23rd. I’ll write it up and post it later.
In the meantime, I have to dress. We are joining grandmam Marie and Granddad Bauyer for dinner at a little eatery that serves the best winter pudding in the world.
So many of you have asked how I keep my skin so beautiful. Tomorrow, I’ll tell you some secrets.
More later…
Kandide
Today is a beautiful start to the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. Of course, for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the start of the Summer Solstice, and the longest day of the year. There are actually four days of Solstice, (20, 21, 22, 23) and we always end with a party on the 23rd.
Teren told me that during the Solstice, the sun is directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted the furthest away from us, approx.. 23.5 degrees away from the sun.
All that really means is that it will get dark really early today. But right now, it’s beautiful out. The sun is sparkling off the freshly fallen snow and the air has a wonderful crispness abut it. Everything is glistening with a shimmering white blanket. I can look out see the kids ice-skating on Lake Maxine. I do love this time of the year. But then why wouldn’t I? I create it all.
This morning, Mother, Tara, and I flew out to her village in Timerrain to visit her parents, my grand parents. They are such lovely Fée. Teren will join us tomorrow. He had to finish his studies. I must say, he is doing quit well in his Theoretical Magic class. Just wish he did better in math. I, of course, was a wiz at it.
As usual, Jake is busy at the chateau—so many preparations for the holidays—all the lights and garlands to be hung. Margay sent over another recipe, and my chefs are going to make it for the party on the 23rd. I’ll write it up and post it later.
In the meantime, I have to dress. We are joining grandmam Marie and Granddad Bauyer for dinner at a little eatery that serves the best winter pudding in the world.
So many of you have asked how I keep my skin so beautiful. Tomorrow, I’ll tell you some secrets.
More later…
Kandide
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