February 11th 2021. It’s freezing out with a bitterly cold East wind. We’re happy to be tucked up inside by a blazing fire. We’re also happy that we don’t have to worry about keeping guests warm today, always a challenge in this 300 year old house of ours when temperatures drop below zero!

Today, February 1st, known as Imbolc in old Gaelic, is a pagan festival traditionally marking the beginning of Spring. St. Brigid is also celebrated on this day.