Published 3 days ago

Writers on the Range: Savoring the darkness in Alaska

Summary by Steamboat Pilot & Today

In my part of Alaska, not far from Anchorage, winter solstice is always a dark day, but not because of the lack of light. Instead, I lament the impending loss of winter’s long nights, with all their calm and beauty. This makes me a contrarian amid all the hoopla over returning light. Yet, as we freefall into a climate-changed world, it seems more people are giving darkness and its benefits a fresh look. We begin feeling the loss of darkness only…

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