This is so interesting. So much to think about, especially beyond the literal matter of when the sun rises and sets depending on where you are and what time of year it is. Reading this, I begin to think about all those factors not literally but as the literal images in metaphors that point to all sorts of things that aren't literal at all. What starts out narrow becomes very, very wide.
You reminded me of Rev. Dr. A.lison Cheek, who was one of the Philadelphia 11 -- the Episcopalian women first ordained as priests even as bomb threats were called into the church. Alison was originally from Australia, and I remember her remarking somewhat ironically that as Anglicans they sang "In The Bleak Midwinter" during their Summer Christmas observations.
To live in a world where 90% of the population lives differently does give you something to think about. It was interesting seeing in New Zealand many people putting up Christmas decorations on their window in July.
Keith, your post reminds me of my confusion in a country on the equator, where (at least at the time) they counted hours from sunrise to sunset rather than from midnight to noon. The days and night remained the same length year-round, so it made sense to start at dawn and count 12 hours to sunset, then start over for the night.
This is so interesting. So much to think about, especially beyond the literal matter of when the sun rises and sets depending on where you are and what time of year it is. Reading this, I begin to think about all those factors not literally but as the literal images in metaphors that point to all sorts of things that aren't literal at all. What starts out narrow becomes very, very wide.
You reminded me of Rev. Dr. A.lison Cheek, who was one of the Philadelphia 11 -- the Episcopalian women first ordained as priests even as bomb threats were called into the church. Alison was originally from Australia, and I remember her remarking somewhat ironically that as Anglicans they sang "In The Bleak Midwinter" during their Summer Christmas observations.
To live in a world where 90% of the population lives differently does give you something to think about. It was interesting seeing in New Zealand many people putting up Christmas decorations on their window in July.
Keith, your post reminds me of my confusion in a country on the equator, where (at least at the time) they counted hours from sunrise to sunset rather than from midnight to noon. The days and night remained the same length year-round, so it made sense to start at dawn and count 12 hours to sunset, then start over for the night.
I didn't know this. Fascinating.
It was Ethiopia. Seeing from different perspectives is one of the best reasons to travel
So happy to have found you on Substack! This is a wonderful lesson indeed. Thank you.