Winter Solstice 2009

This is the darkest part of the year. It is the time when the nights are so much longer than the day. Many of us find that we withdraw within ourselves finding comfort in the darkness. We reach the end of the year and reminisce on the things that we have resolved and what needs to be addressed in the coming year. As I reflect on what I have accomplished I have to acknowledge the people that walked alongside me. I would like to take the time to thank those that have made the Oracle the presence on the Web that it has become. First I must say that without Bendis and Heather the Oracle would not be here. Bendis was there in the beginning and it is because of her inspiration that I am here today. Heather is the tech support that we have greatly leaned when things go wrong. The Oracle committee is a wonderful group of women that help out in a pinch when the Oracle is being finalized. I want to thank all of the authors that have contributed to the Oracle of the years. These submissions make up the backbone of the Oracle and make it interesting. Below are two links to articles relating to the Solstice season. The first is a link to listen to an interview with Barbara Ardinger and Pat Lynch on Women’s Radio. Please take a moment to listen to the interview. It is nice to be able to hear a voice behind the articles: http://www.womensradio.com/articles/Winter-Wishes-for-the-Solstice/4092.html.

The second link is to an article written by Mama Donna Henes. She is now contributing to the Huffington Post. Here is her article on Winter Solstice: Baby, Its’ Dark Outside. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-henes/winter-solstice-baby-its_b_392798.html

Finally, I want to thank you, the readers. Without your interest we would have no reason to do what we do.

Blessings of the Goddess this Solstice,

Dawn