This Sunday, Don't Stay Up for the December Solstice

It's about that time of year again. The longest night of the year will take place between this Saturday and Sunday, 12/20 and 12/21, in the northern hemisphere. [The solstice will] happen at 12:04 am pm, "when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most oriented toward or away from the Sun, causing the Sun to reach its northernmost or southernmost extreme," according to Wikipedia.

I'd recommend taking this opportunity to conserve energy and catch up on a few more minutes of sleep. Hah. Have you tried the farmer's lifestyle of sleeping when the sun sets and waking when the sun rises? Maybe you can find an excuse to steal some more sleep in your sleep-self-deprived life especially before the hectic travel and holiday plans set for the coming weeks. Happy Holidays.

For those traveling this weekend, stay safe and be careful in the bad snow, ice, and rain you might have out there.

(Photo borrowed from my iPhone Flickr collection.)