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What would December be without my annual thread on the reality that later sunsets in the afternoon are here!

OK, maybe just a few mere seconds each day, but at least where I live, two days ago, we reached the earliest the sun will set and will now keep adding a few seconds each day (although, the later sunrise each morning means we won't see more total daylight until Dec. 22nd).

Two days ago, the sun set at 240° Southwest, and now we're at 239° Southwest!! I think it's worth celebrating!

And with the busyness of the holiday season among us, our days seem to pass more quickly, so before you know it, on New Year's Eve, our sun will set ten minutes later than it is tonight.

I am 100% with you and counting the days to the return of Daylight Saving Time. The dark depression is real. Spring/summer long afternoons and evenings always end too soon.

The only good thing I've come to recognize about what I can appreciate about these short days of daylight is, I don't have to constantly be thinking about what I need to be doing outside, either in the yard or garden. I can focus on just the inside, and for right now, getting ready for the holidays.

I did go out and pick up poop today - got a couple of bags since last pickup, and they were absolutely frozen! We don't have any snow on the ground, so it's still easy to find. However, frozen poop appeals to our dog, so we have to pick it up before he starts eating it 🤣.