December 9

I didn't catch most of today's sunset, but what I did manage to see as we were leaving swimming lessons was stunning.

A beautiful blend of pinks and oranges and yellows, tempered by dark clouds and streaks of light. It was almost like the entire state of the world --with all of its good and not-so-good elements-- painted right there in the sky. And there was so much beauty despite the darkness. For that lovely light and for the shades of brilliant color, I'm grateful.