Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Celebrating Summer Solstice in West Texas

photo by Mara ~earth light~

Summer solstice is the longest day and the shortest night of the year and it's the first official day of summer.  It's also a very active night for strange activity, and there was no shortage of strange activity last night at the Black Mansion. The chupacabras were restless after so long in the caves where they avoid the sunlight, emerging at dusk to feed on unguarded goats. Of course, in the alternate universe area known as Sugarland Not-Texas the Marfa lights play in the daytime, as tiny black holes. It makes them un-reliable come nightfall in West Texas, though, which made the jackalopes all the more jumpy and aggressive. Strange bonfires could be seen on the hillsides and a hideous cackling rang out in the night. One can only guess the source of that treacherous sound. So, we're resting here today, basking in the shade of the mesquite trees and hoping the kissing bugs don't bite. 

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