This far north the daylight lengthens and shortens ever more rapidly as we get closer to the solstice. Today is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday, and in the 26 days we have been up here, the days are shorter by 58 minutes.
Back home, when they put the fall displays up at this time of year it seems more than a little premature, but here there is a golden softening of the light and, yes, an ever so slight chill to the air that reminds me unequivocally that the world is indeed hurtling forward on this trip around the sun.
And, as my mom reminded me this afternoon, if you shop early, you have a better selection.
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