It's almost time...for so many things. The solstice, my birthday, Christmas, and the finishing of this current novel. Snow glitters on the ground, a sight I love to see. Soon we will have the longest night of the year. It's a special time, one in which you can let go of the old, and embrace a new time. Most do this with the ending of the year, but the solstice is a far better time to do it. Christmas quickly follows, and it is always a crazy time. On the eve, we visit with my