A Solstice Story from Romancing the Sur June 21, 2020Big Sur, Nature writing, Reptiles, Self-reliance, Wilderness livingSurvision Creative When a wee-hours rattlesnake makes an appearance — survived thanks to a smart cat, valiant neighbors, a handgun, some bourbon, and a shaman. It’s that time of year again. Beware of reptiles on hot summer nights.Happy Solstice to All!