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Major Snow dà xuě 大雪 Dec 7th
On December 7th we move into the solar term of 大雪Dàxuě (Chinese), Taisetsu (Japanese) 대설 Daeseol Korean and Đại tuyết (Vietnamese). It is literally translated as major snow and is the 21st solar term. It snows heavily for the first time in the year, in northern … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Natural World, Seasons, Weather
Tagged Chinese calendar, congee, lamb, mutton, pentads, sausages, snow, solar terms, water, weather
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December Garden Calendar
You’d think it would be time for a rest. But if your soil is acidic, your landscape probably could benefit from an application of lime. Since lime takes a long time to react with the soil, winter applications help the … Continue reading
Caturday Thoughts – Year of the Tiger
The new Chinese year will be the Year of the Tiger. There is something else in each year that needs to be considered besides the animal assigned and that is the element (or phase) of the year. In Chinese five … Continue reading
Posted in Archetype and Myth, Cats, Feng Shui, Health, Joys of Life, Ritual, Seasons
Tagged calm, cats, cold, curiosity, Five Phases, intuition, water, weather, year
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December Garden Calendar
You’d think it would be time for a rest. But if your soil is acidic, your landscape probably could benefit from an application of lime. Since lime takes a long time to react with the soil, winter applications help the … Continue reading
Cancer June 20, 2021, 11:32 PM
Yesterday the zodiac entered the sign of Cancer. Cancer (♋) is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. It spans 90° and 120° celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between approximately June 21 and July 23, and under … Continue reading
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Tagged archetype, astrology, astronomy, cardinal, constellation, crab, Hera, Hercules, Hydra, moon, myth, sun, water
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June Garden Calendar
Indoor gardening Move houseplants outdoors for cleaning, grooming, repotting and summer growth. Place them outside in a shady location to enjoy the fresh air and rejuvenate. Water regularly, and feed with an all-purpose (20-20-20) water-soluble fertilizer to encourage growth. Warmer … Continue reading
Posted in Gardens, Joys of Life, Seasons, Weather
Tagged beneficial insects, blackberries, houseplants, lawns, mulch, planning, raised beds, slugs, water
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December Garden Calendar
You’d think it would be time for a rest. But if your soil is acidic, your landscape probably could benefit from an application of lime. Since lime takes a long time to react with the soil, winter applications help the … Continue reading
Major Snow dà xuě 大雪 Dec 6th
On December 6th we move into the solar term of 大雪Dàxuě (Chinese), Taisetsu (Japanese) 대설 Daeseol Korean and Đại tuyết (Vietnamese). It is literally translated as major snow and is the 21st solar term. It snows heavily for the first time in the year, … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese calendar, congee, lamb, mutton, pentads, sausages, snow, solar terms, water, weather
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Monday Morning Quarterback
I am not a fan of American football but the phrase Monday morning quarterback is a good one. Sometimes it just implies sour grapes but I think if you go over the good and bad of anything with an eye … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Life's Conundrums, Weather
Tagged bagels, Black Friday, depression, food, gift basket, rain, shopping, water
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Kimchee and Catnip 