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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Summer Solstice

Sunrise solstice celebration. It poured rain at 4:00 but stopped by 5:00.

Good thing I planned ahead and had covered the firewood with a tarp.


No visual sun rise due to the overcast sky, but the fire represented nicely.


I'm so in love with these colors. I must paint them! I was especially obsessed with how the ashes of this cedar were a beautiful blue-gray.


The sun is at its brightest today and nature is at her peak.


Happy Solstice, everyone! May you be blessed with light, love...


and laughter...

Me (left) and my best friend, up since 4am!
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13 comments:

  1. LindaJune 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you for dropping by Kathleen, You had a wonderful celebration, friends always make an occasion special.
    Happy Solstice..Lindax

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  2. Kritter Keeper at Farm TailsJune 21, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    i used to love summer but we get such hot boiling days now...but i hope your summers are better! happy solstice!

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  3. Gail H. RagsdaleJune 21, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Happy Solstice to you! How lovely you were able to celebrate so well!

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  4. gtyyupJune 21, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Summer Solstice??? Where???? ;~) Only rain in our skies today. But, it's supposed to clear out this week.

    Enjoy your celebration!!

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  5. Mona Diane ConnerJune 22, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Kathleen, (sorry I left my comment on the wrong post at first), but what a wonderful way to celebrate summer solstice. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. marnie vollenhalsJune 22, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Great pictures! I love watching wood burn too and eating smores!

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  7. Life With DogsJune 22, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    The nicest post I've found today. Have a great summer!

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  8. Julia GuthrieJune 23, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    So cool! I wish I could have joined you guys :)
    Happy Solstice to you too!

    I made (am finishing off today) a 'Solstice' vibrational/flower essence to capture the energy of this Solstice:)
    I can't wait to use it!
    xxx

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  9. L.HolmJune 23, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Happy summer, Kathleen! Great photos! Love the one of you and your friend laughing.
    What a fun time. Looking forward to seeing some cool ash blue/fiery red/orange paintings! :-)

    (my word verification is "praise")

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  10. KarenJune 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Good for you for staying up and watching the dawn rise! I so wanted to but ended up giving in and going to bed as my eyes were needing matchsticks! :)
    x

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  11. artbykarieannJune 23, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    well tha's certainly a celebration, hope you got some sleep soon afterwards!

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  12. BijouJune 23, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Hi Kathleen,

    I don't know what Summer Solstice is but it looks like you enjoyed it! Mom says Sunday was the longest day of the year, that I do understand.

    Wags & wiggles,
    Bijou

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  13. Dean GreyJune 28, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    What a wonderful celebration, Kathleen!

    I agree with you about the fire's colors. The grays in the ash/logs and the glowing reds would make an amazing painting!

    -Dean

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