DAWN & DUSK	JANUARY 21 to FEBRUARY 18 Longview, Washington Longitude W123.0 Latitude N46.1 Facing North Between Jan 22, 00 and Feb 18, 00 we have gained 34 minutes of light in the morning and 40 minutes of light in the evening.
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1/26/00
Something has happened today, light wise. I don't think its a fluke. I will be watching. From solstice to Jan 21 the morning light increased 6 minutes and the evening light increased 31 minutes for a total of 37. My question is why more at night than in the morning. Find the answer to why we are gaining more light in the evening than in the morning.
1/27/00
7:14AM 38 degrees still moist,fog		5:27pm 40 degrees still sunny all day clear at sunset
A few birds sing. Just for a moment coyotes singing, too. The neck of the bottle has been the lightest area. Since yesterday there are highlights on the 2 sides, and the neck is dark. I, for once, am not getting in the way of this project. I do not know if I lack the energy or drive or have gained some wisdom. I don't know how to think about it. I'm just going. Somthing is leading, and it isn't me.
1/28
7:15 AM 28 degrees still frosty and icy		5:27PM 38 degrees still
The sliver of light escapes me.
1/29/00
This morning the dawn was enchanting. The light moved softly in crisp white air. There is the briefiest sigh, and the light is up. I swear on that moment. I have known few as beautiful.
2/2/00
There are two celebrations that fall on February 2 that have to do with light. The first is Ground Hog Day. Candlemas, also celebrated on February 2, has its roots in ancient Irish Pagan traditions. It is also an important festival in the Christian calendar bridging Christmas and Easter.
2/4/00
Something has changed with the light, but I can't describe it. The light has more air. My calendar says February 4 is Chinese spring.For a look at the Chinese year see http://www.cf.ac.uk/uwcc/suon/chinese/year.html For activities, history, and traditions of Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) see http://www.newton.mec.edu/Angier/DimSum/china__dim_sum__spring_fes.html
2/6/00
My observations on Feb. 4 were the first stirrings of spring. I had never noticed it before. How precise, how clear, how distinct, how small. The days are sunny, and I watch the dried grasses blow and cast rhythmic shadows. I have the sensation of light changing. The light is coming out of the ground and moving up through the dried grass. I know the light shines down, but it seems like up is the more dominant movement.
2/8/00
Given what I've found out I should have more confidence in my observations.
2/13/00
6:58 AM 32 degrees Still Frosty		5:42 PM 38 degrees light breeze
I looked up, and the fog was in. In an instant the bottle had been gently swamped. In a brief vaporous moment the bottle closed. What a moment! I wish the drawing was the same.
2/15/00
6:59 AM 40 degrees wind 1 MPH		5:30PM 44 degrees still
I'm trying to get something in the drawings that eludes me everyday!
2/16/00
6:57AM 38 degrees wind 2 mph Brisk, but not frosty		5:55P 46 degrees still

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