The Sun Standing Still.

"Winter", etching. "Winter" - II, etching.

It is winter solstice today. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The origin of the word solstice, which comes from Latin solstitium, from sol, “sun” and -stitium, “a stoppage” - it means “the Sun standing still.” Following the winter solstice, days begin to grow longer and nights shorter:

http://www.ruyasonic.com/winter_solstice_festival.htm

Today in My Backyard.

Red-bellied woodpecker, downy woodpecker and titmouse, cardinal and goldfinches.

Some New Miniature Etchings.

Last Show of the Year.

One of a kind Show was my last show of the year. Also it is my favourite show of the year: beautiful show full of wonderful art and craft and holiday atmosphere.

Thank you to all my new customers, past customers and old friends who came out to say hello!