A small layer of snow covers the branches of the trees. The trees are bare. They slow down and save their energy for the next season. So do we. The winter season is the right time of the year to embrace a slower pace of life. The days are short and dark, so we naturallyContinue reading “Five books for this winter season”
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Enjoy the winter
Going for a walk in the cold weather? Drink hot tea? Or going to the gym to turn on your fire? It’s the first month of the year and it is still winter. After the holiday season and the start of the new year, everything seems to change. These months can be boring, as everyoneContinue reading “Enjoy the winter”
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Let’s go outside
It’s almost summer. The summer solstice, also known as the estival solstice or midsummer, is the longest day of the year. One of the earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun. For people in The Netherlands, it means a completely different life compared to the winter season. In winter people stay inside becauseContinue reading “Let’s go outside”
Spring equinox
Last week the spring equinox started. The first day of spring is also known as the spring equinox. The first day of spring and of autumn are equinoxes. The first day of summer and winter are solstices. If you would like to know more about this difference, read my blog about the autumn equinox. TheContinue reading “Spring equinox”
Autumn equinox
Last week the autumn equinox started. The what? The first day of fall is also known as the autumn equinox. The first days of fall and spring are equinoxes and the first days or summer and winter are solstices. So what is the difference? On the day of an equinox, the earth is tilting neitherContinue reading “Autumn equinox”
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