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In Los Angeles, the 2026 summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:24 am PDT, and since I began today’s Daily Diary entry at 5:30 am, it is already the longest day of the year.
Quick Quiz Questions for this special Father’s Day:
- What is the longest day of the year called?
- What famous prehistoric monument is aligned with the summer solstice sunrise?
- Does Earth sit closer to or farther from the Sun during Northern Hemisphere summer?
- What does the word “solstice” mean?
Answers: 1) Summer Solstice, 2) Stonehenge, 3) Farther, 4) Sun standing still
We worked in the garden until noon, and then it was inside to get ready for Bob & Robin, who are coming at 1:30 pm for a pre-celebration, which means champagne! The Elks are having a shindig, and we are going to be joining them!
We got two messages from Colleen: one to go to the mailbox, and the other was an amazing picture! The mailbox contained an amazing gift, a T-shirt naming the GREAT Grandchildren! You will see it in the coming days!
My New Hampshire Family! Kids, Grandkids, and GREAT grandkids… Oh My!
…and the local family with kids, grandkids, and GREAT grandkids…. I’m prolific!
I remember my father every day, but especially today! Dad was born poor,r and he always wanted to travel and see the world. Finally in 1961, we headed for Europe, Mom didn;t like traveling. We spend three weeks seeing sights.
