The sun came up at 5:12 this morning and won't set until 9:11 pm. It will be true "night" for only two hours today, from approximately 12:19 am to 2:03 am. On both sides of that short darkness, there are three subtle gradients of twilight scientifically named: Astronomical, Civil and Nautical. If you're interested, there's a good Wiki page on Twilight.
It's going to be a spectacular summer day in Seattle. Despite the traffic gridlock, everyone seems happier in bright weather. We live in a modern world that is bombarded with paranoid messages about how dangerous the sun is, but the healing benefits of fresh air and sunshine far outweigh the risks. Humans evolved for millions of years under the warmth and love of the sun, and perhaps drenching ourselves head-to-toe with chemical sunblock is not the answer to good health.
And speaking of healing, I hope the first day of summer brings comfort and improvement to mom, who is finally back in Cripple Creek, and my good friend Dolly, who also had difficult gall baldder surgery this week. I rode Spanky alone yesterday but it wasn't the same-- I hope we're back in the saddle together soon.
Get well Dolly!
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