Category: Sunsets

Desert Winds

How is there wind without clouds? This phenomenon is the first time I encountered this, trees blowing, pieces of palm trees falling, and clear, hot sunny skies. The wind here is entirely unexpected. Having lived 12 years on the Atlantic Ocean, wind accompanied a front coming in, usually from the west. Strong winds come, usually…

Eating Well

Depending on the phase of my life, it would vary according to relationship and geography. Working in a city as I did lends itself to many after-work dinners at various restaurants. Major metropolitan areas have a wide range of food, usually ethnic options and a variety of American fare. The American restaurants were more expensive,…

Wow! Thirty Happiest Triggers

A great prompt to send us all off in considering our happiest moments. It would be something that makes me happy to think of these: Good morning sunshine moments and sunrises; My puppy Sunsets with red clouds rippling across the sky, either the ocean or the mountains My grandchildren Family gatherings Blooming daisies and daffodils…

Seasonal Transitions

Slowly, excruciatingly, the sun creeps along the skyline ever southernly, sneaking to the winter solstice, smiling with anticipation of a long winter’s nap.  Complicating the sunset view, forcing a rise from my customary seat, I crane like one of the few remaining great egrets, to remain settled in my living room comfy chair yet appreciate…