Solstice!

Spent the day snowbound in a house with fire roaring, candles glowing and a tree gleaming with light in celebration of winter solstice, which officially took place on our planet today at 12:04 pm this year. (If you'd like to read a very funny take on the subject of the solstice and solar ping-pong, check out Jo Bourne's blog HERE.)

I was supposed to attend a BC Boys Choir Christmas concert this evening, and we made it about 5 km down the highway before turning back. I'm so sorry to miss hearing the boys -- they always create a magical atmosphere with their music. I can't embed this piece, but you can have a taste of their beautiful voices HERE.

Long day planned for tomorrow, teaching with the lovely CWC (Creative Writing for Children) group, this time in Port Coquitlam, BC. I have a great World of Warcraft-themed quest story in the works, involving lots of gold, swashbuckling, adventure and copious amounts of holiday sugar. I'm hoping it's a big hit. Will post pix here with an update.

Until then, happy solstice to all and Happy Chanukah to those celebrating their own special Festival of Light!

~kc

We have a Winner!

...of the draw for an autographed copy of MS. ZEPHYR'S NOTEBOOK.

and the winner is: Nina B.

Nina -- just drop me a quick email with your mailing address to contact@kcdyer.com and I'll get the book off to you asap.

Thanks to everyone who added their thoughts and comments to the blog this month. Hope you enjoyed the selection of seasonal suggestions!

The snow is falling soft and heavy outside and I am celebrating, because Winter Solstice is finally here -- the longest night of the year. Look for a special celebratory post tomorrow.

~kc