The Return of the Light

 February begins with lights festivals. Candelmas, Imbolc, Grounhog Day---all celebrate the lengthening days after the winter solstice. Already, we are seeing sunsets after 5pm.  Every day, more daylight, now.

Sunrise and sunset in Chicago today, February 9--sunrise----6:53am   sunset ---5:16 pm.   Thank you, Time and Date.com 

Still a time of cold and dark, but not so dark, and not quite so cold.  It's  been the longest deep freeze for the Chicago area in almost 20 years! We may see 40's in the next few days.

Yes, the winter of 2026 has seen some very dark cold days. In Minneapolis,  people are still marching in below-zero  temperstures,  and holding vigils for Alex Pretti and Renee Good. The city of Minneapolis has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize

And in spite of the cold and snow further south, the Monks for Peace are walking  to Washington, D.C.   They are being met with warm welcomes wherever they go. They too have been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Sunday, February 8, was SuperBowl Sunday.  Bad Bunny's half time show was full of light and love.

And soon, those four wonderful  words--Pitchers and Catchers Report--February, 10, 11, 12.  Baseball  is beginning again.  Spring is coming! 

 And then Valentines Day on February 14.  Wishing you light and love.