February 3: Cross-quarter days We’ve gotten past about the longest January I think I can remember. The cold, the snow, the dreadful events impossible for any decent person to turn away from. The resultant grief. Offering support to those caught in this vortex of cruelty and violence visited on so many by the government is necessary—and somehow not enough. And yet. Just the other day I noticed that it was still light at 5 pm. Surprise! The dark post-solstice January pause is over; suddenly we’re at the cross-quarter days. I say days advisedly: we are halfway between the solstice and the spring equinox, but measurement, like everything else I’ve ever heard of, depends on your perspective. Time, day and season depend on where you are, which calendar you use, even which astronomical calculations. St. Brigid's day is February 1, and Groundhog Day is, of course, February 2, as is Candlemas. These are based on the Gregorian calendar, and are not quite the same as Imbolc,...
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Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the podcast and that I agree with you and respect your choice to provide food and housing for the local (and international) birds and insects.
Your observation about the application of the permaculture principles rather than the replication of an equivalent model was very astute.
Books are everything too! I've never taken a course, but rather pick, test and chose what works here and most of that information comes by way of the art of reading.
Plus, I appreciated hearing of your spiritual beliefs and how they apply to your work in the ecosystem. I respect the Quakers.
Thanks
Chris
Thank you for saying that and also for the excellent quote. Allies is a great way to put it.
Cheers
Chris