December 21, 2025 | Issue #23 | Winter Solstice Warmest of tidyings and Happiest of Christmases, friend! As we arrive at the end of the year, I wanted to leave you with something steady and unhurried. This week’s blog grew out of midwinter reflections, on the Winter Solstice, the early roots of Yule, and a year spent noticing more than striving. It’s less about tying things up neatly with a bow, and more about honoring rhythm, attention, and the small daily rituals that carri