It takes so little to change a mood.
Next week is the week I would normally have gone on vacation. Needless to say, that's not what I am going to be doing next week, although I hope to take a day trip somewhere.
Just to rub it in, Facebook keeps sending me memories of past trips and suggests I share them with my friends. Seven years ago - Arkansas and a little of Missouri. Six years ago - Cooperstown, New York and the Baseball Hall of Fame. Four years ago - you get the picture.
Nothing like self-pity, here in upstate New York.
So yesterday, my mood was a bit dark. The Health Department had issued a warning regarding someone who went to a health club that had just reopened, under strict New York State rules, on August 24. Then there's the cluster of cases (I don't have to say cases of what) at a university an hour from me (it made the national news) that made them, today, send everyone home for the fall semester. We are a sort-of college town, too, and many of us are holding our breaths.
Like this sky of late August.
You could imagine rain was pouring down in black and white.
But then, the mood changed.
The light of sunset appeared.
And grew.
Hope for a better tomorrow shone through the puddles of doubt.
If you want to see even more great skies, why not surf over to #SkywatchFriday, where Yogi and other bloggers gather each Friday to watch the sky?
(Those memory nudges from Facebook did serve a purpose, though - you'll see how next Friday.)
No rain here yesterday, just dark clouds. Labor Day weekend at home.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I heard the college news, and yeah, you’ve got a big school not too far from you, so of course I am concerned for you.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures today are so hopeful.
My state is pleading with us to be cautious this Labor Day weekend, since after Memorial Day there was a huge increase in virus cases. I don't think people will though, they think it won't happen to them. Until it does. It's the 20-29 year olds spreading it now in Oregon, the age group that thinks it's invincible.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's university is all remote for the fall term, starting in a few weeks. Needed things are open on campus though, library, computer labs, etc.
I'm glad that as long as vacations like in the past are out of the question, you'll be taking a day trip.
ReplyDeleteThe sky can change moods just as quickly as we can, and I love the way the sky gifts us with the beauty of those moods.
I like the way the mood of your post went from dark to hopeful. It is certainly challenging to stay upbeat these days, but your photos help!
ReplyDeleteWell, as you know the schools around here are all remote for the moment. I don't know why any schools decided to open. Are they not paying attention? Deep sigh.
ReplyDelete...a day trip to Letchworth State Park was in the cards for today.
ReplyDeleteHere in Virginia, James Madison University opened and soon announced they are going virtual until November due to the huge surge in cases. I don't know why they thought it was a good idea to open.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what will happen when children return to the classroom here. My concern is that they will bring home things that will negatively impact parents, gradparents, et al. I also have concerns about what this will mean for seasoned teachers who are forced back into the classroom versus continuing on with remote teaching. Still, I have hope. I know that a solution will come.
ReplyDeleteGreetings and Salutations! Interesting stormy pictures. I could just keep looking at those pink skies. Today we have gray skies, trees are bending from the wind, and it looks like it may be a stormy day but so far so good. Have a nice Labor Day weekend. Take care.
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