Today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. It’s surprisingly warm here today and due to my new work schedule I was up early enough to see the sun rise. (Granted, I was inside working but I did open the blinds and get to watch from over my laptop screen as the sun rose over the trees.)

Today is a day for merriment, for joy and celebration. For the wheel turns once more toward shadow, and the strength of the Oak King wanes. But today, he is at the height of his power and it is a day for joyous revelry, for soaking up the warmth and light that will sustain us through the dark of the year. Today, take a lesson from the cats and bask in the warmth of the summer sun and be blessed.