Winter Solstice Commentator Mary Sojourner proposes that humans follow the lead of a fellow mammal -- the bear -- and slow down at this time of year. Winter officially arrives on Sunday.

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

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Commentator Mary Sojourner proposes that humans follow the lead of a fellow mammal — the bear — and slow down at this time of year. Winter officially arrives on Sunday.

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