Dispatches from a Porch Swing

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Dispatches From Under Gray Skies

Edinburgh

“It can really get to you.”

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Jen Deaderick
Dec 30, 2025
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Edinburgh in December is gray. Just gray. The sun comes up, but not until 8:30. Then it goes down at 3:30 in the afternoon.

During its brief arc, you barely see it behind the gray clouds hanging over the city. We know it’s up because it’s not completely dark out for a bit, but it hardly feels like daylight.

The city is built of stones that look rich and …

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