Some days are framed by celestial events. Today was one of them. I caught the last glimpse of the full moon as it set this morning, a pale, detailed orb against the early darkness.
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| The Wolf Moon setting just after 6 AM, seen from our home in Lakewood. |
There's a special kind of anticipation on the night before a full moon. It hangs in the sky, just a sliver short of perfect, a brilliant preview of the main event.
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| The waning crescent moon setting at 6 AM, just as the day prepares to begin. |
Sometimes the sky puts on a show you can't ignore. I was in my office this morning when I noticed the quality of the light suddenly change. It's a subtle cue that seasoned sky-watchers learn to recognize—a sign that something dramatic is happening. I immediately ran to the living room window, and this was my reward. The clouds were set ablaze in a way that made the whole world feel grand and new.
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| This was the spectacular view this morning that made me drop everything and grab my camera. |
My morning routine was politely but firmly rejected today. I went down to the TV room in the basement to start my day, only to find that the couch had been thoroughly claimed.
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| This was the peaceful scene that greeted me in the basement this morning. |
