One of our traditional Summer Solstice foods is soft-shell crab. The symbolism of the crab derives from the fact that, in the Summer Solstice, the Sun is in the constellation of the Tropic of Cancer, with a crab as its symbol. To prepare the crab, generally they are alive when we get them, so first I will cut their heads off so they don’t feel any pain. Then, it’s a matter of cleaning them, removing the lungs and innards. They are prepared for grilling by basting them in oliv

These little sundials are a great activity for children (and adults as well) to enjoy making on the longest day. To make these, I will locate a tree limb, usually of maple or birch, that is approximately four inches in diameter and which will be as circular as possible when cross-cut. I will use a handsaw to cut the branch to a length of about two to two-and-a half feet. Then I use a miter saw to cut discs of 3/8” thickness. Then, for each disc, I’ll use a drill to create a p