Silly astrologers (was Re: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Winter Solstsice)

[sistermagpie]

> Magpie:
>  > -it' s one of the things that
>  > makes me feel aware and connected to the natural seasons.
> 
> Just out of curiosity, are you saying it makes you feel more 
connected 
> to the natural seasons than the weather?

Magpie:
I'm tempted to say that lately it has because summer now lasts until 
practically November.:-( 

But mostly they go together--it's true you're more likely to talk 
about how much snow one used to get than what time the sun used to 
rise because it's regular. You don't get freak early sunrises but you 
do get freak snowstorms that you'll remember for a long time. But, 
like, when I think of summer the weather is connected to how the 
light goes--which includes daylight savings for me (I mean, the clock 
moving is just a number; it's more just when you wake up, when you do 
what and when you go to sleep). 

So basically it's that the two things go together. I can't imagine 
crisp Fall days with late sunsets, for instance. But when I think of 
the things I notice most about different seasons it's probably a toss 
between what twilight looks like/when it comes and the smell of the 
air. 

-m