It is that time of year again, when fall slowly fades into winter and daylight begins to wane. Many people warmly welcome the shorter days and longer nights, tucked inside and perhaps snuggled by a fire. Not so for me, who craves light like a bear craves huckleberries. The end to what we call Daylight Savings comes with no silver lining. But in my quest to find joy in each short winter day, the increased darkness of this season does come with a pink lining. …

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