The sun begins its slow climb

Today is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. Tomorrow we gradually gain a bit more light each day until the summer solstice.

Eva's card is a perfect reminder that even on a cold day warmer times will eventually return. Warm enough to play basketball outside in shorts and a t-shirt. This is a really interesting stamp. Not only does it have an unusual shape, emphasizing the basketball, it has actual netting on it, although you can't really tell from a flat scan. I am really impressed with how well it travelled.

Thanks, Eva, for this hopeful postcard that arrived in chilly weather.