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An Intense Sky

Intense sky over Dixon Reservoir

I awoke early this morning because it usually takes me a day or two to adjust to the time change. It was a cool 36 degrees as I drove to Pineridge Natural Area. The skies have been intense the past 3-4 days for both sunrises and sunsets. As I stepped out of the car, I could feel the light but cold breeze coming out of the west. You can see the unsettled water as the wind moves across the surface of Dixon Reservoir. And I love the red reflection on the waters surface. When I left my condo I grabbed my gloves but they do not help much when they are left in the car. So, by the time I got back my hands were cold. Note to self. Now filled with gratitude I headed for the Bean Cycle and a mocha. My hands feel normal again. I have a Zoom meeting at 9:30 am today and a second one at 5:30 pm. No, I’m not that important. Sounds like we could be turning cold by the end of the week. May you have a super Awesome day!

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • Tom Dills

    So that’s a reinforcement of the idea that “the best gloves are the ones you have with you?” I often leave my gloves in the pocket of my coat. Which is fine until I take a different coat. Guess I need more gloves!

    You wouldn’t think an hour’s change would disrupt us so, but is surely does. Although I don’t mind getting to my coffee an hour earlier! 😉

  • Mark

    A stunner of a morning there Monte. Cold hands are my kryptonite. I’d probably endure for a scene like this. I have a couple of these rechargeable hand warmers that will be put back into use soon I think.

    • Monte Stevens

      I like your phrase “cold hands are my kryptonite”. Yes, sometimes I put up with cold because it’s an image that I would like to have. And for sure there are those times when I’m just supposed to be there. Have a great day my friend.