it's the winter solstice today and have invited people around tonight to share it with me... most can't make it, well it is a bit of an awkward night, but actually it is immaterial how many are there. I feel a real connection to this celebration in a really old hippyish sort of way! It is ancient, it is part of the natural cycle of life on the earth. I mean it is obvious that it is a very dark time of year and after today it will start to get lighter. So it is all about rebirth, starting over, recognising the past years events and acknowledging the importance of friends in one's life too.... seems to make sense to celebrate ... so am sending loads of best wishes and love to all in celebration of an excellent year just past and an exciting time ahead....