tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502117548618350329.post501536185428043874..comments2023-08-09T03:42:58.520-07:00Comments on Salon for the Soul: Solstice, solace and SpiritCathy Barneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371655581401528831noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502117548618350329.post-5666970288415189962011-01-04T14:13:36.548-08:002011-01-04T14:13:36.548-08:00How wonderful, Iris! We are kindred spirits and I ...How wonderful, Iris! We are kindred spirits and I look forward to comparing notes as well. Blessings, always dear friend!Cathy Barneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371655581401528831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502117548618350329.post-29619449881813558222011-01-04T08:13:23.716-08:002011-01-04T08:13:23.716-08:00You are not alone in your appreciation for winter&...You are not alone in your appreciation for winter's call to turn inward. Though I cherish the increasing light since solstice, the cold, wet, and gray of this season in the Pacific Northwest are welcome reminders to slow down and reflect. Animals and plants know the wisdom of hibernation. I, too, am going to retreat the end of February, away from home and work in the seclusion of a friend's apartment. I'm going to the city, to be anonymous, to write, and to follow my own rhythms for a week. I look forward to comparing notes about our respective times of solitude.Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06226091959080769559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502117548618350329.post-4786965330778643762011-01-03T07:28:23.071-08:002011-01-03T07:28:23.071-08:00Cathy, I think you will find the condo on the froz...Cathy, I think you will find the condo on the frozen lake to be perfect for this. There is a small store nearby for essentials and a restaurant/bar within walking distance at the clubhouse for when you really need to be around people. Otherwise, peace reigns.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212837883541325787noreply@blogger.com