As soon as it gets dark, we’ll go outside and light the solstice barnfire that has become a Bedlam Farm ritual. It’s too cold for the dogs; we’ll let them join us for a while. The fire will keep us warm for a bit. I went out to take a photo of the moon, which will be out tonight.

The official time of the beginning of winter is at 10:27 p.m. It is 24 degrees right now and a lot colder in the wind. The donkeys and the sheep are gathering by the barn to keep warm. Maria has firewood stashed all around the barn. With a strong wind, the fire should start with a roar.

I’ll be out, trying to stay warm and shivering.

I’ll photograph with both ways, my Iphone for color, my monochrome for soul and feeling. The pagan streak runs through our farm, mainly because Maria is a pagan. She loves to sit outside and freeze. I also love the fire; it’s a special  event for us here.

The pagans loved to celebrate the solstice. It’s time to think about planting in just a couple of months. They were smart to see past the winter and into the Spring. It’s never too early to think about Spring.