I completely appreciate this being English/Irish. I now live in the sunny south of Spain and find that here the rain becomes a precious time for staying in and relaxing, I have a different appreciation for rain having lived here a while now.
Thank you for writing ✍️ Although I have a new appreciation for rain, I do live in the south of Spain for the sun ☀️ Although rain is so needed for life, so is the sun!
Beautiful. And - speaking as an Englishman typing this in North London on a grey, flat Tuesday afternoon - there really nothing like the feeling of warm sunlight hitting you as it breaks through a crack in the clouds. Never should it be taken for granted. 🌞
In India we take the sun for granted. Often it can be quite strong and difficult to endure. But mornings and evenings are beautiful. I will now see a clear sky as a huge gift. Thanks for your writing
After a lifetime in the Great Basin, where it is sunny more than 300 days a year and is a prime location for solar panels, just a few cloudy days will send me into a funk. A patch of blue sky makes me yearn to jump into the car and drive around any number of mountains to reach that far-off place. I can't imagine living where it's overcast so much of the time. Even an autumn road trip to Oregon with my family one year filled me with an increasing malaise. Bless you for this lovely piece and its homage to our life-affirming star.
"A patch of blue sky makes me yearn to jump into the car and drive around any number of mountains to reach that far-off place." That was such a lovely line to read, Sue, and you've captured our new love for the sun (and any hints of a blue sky it brings) perfectly 🌞
These stanzas about the sun make me think of our remote ancestors. In winter when the sun went away they would sacrifice animals and even humans asking for its return. They thought that the gods were angry with them. They were often afraid that that was it for the sun. Now we know better, but still we celebrate having the sun in the spring and we do not usually like cloudy days.. It is always better a blue sky than gray skies. Good read!
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Yes! You know, Luis, as I worked on this, I absolutely thought about how so many of our ancestors used to have sun gods, so I love that you brought that into the conversation here as well. Thanks so much for reading, and for your kind words 🌞
When I lived in Colorado, I relished each rainy day. Finally, I could stay indoors and get stuff done, without guilt, without the pull of the sun, enticing me outdoors. But now that I live in the exact opposite climate, in Ireland, I grow weary of the indoor life, the constant filing of my possessions, the parade of dishes and meals and dishes. I yearn for eating outdoors, whenever hunger strikes, without plates, and leaving the crumbs for the birds. And now, when the sun does rear its lovely head, I can’t count on the fact that it will be a “sunny day” thereafter. It is a sunny moment, and I better drop everything and get out there now, because rain is sure to follow! The most annoying thing to me is when the sun appears from behind the wall of clouds 10 minutes before it sets. Oh well, maybe we will see it for a few minutes tomorrow!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jill 🙏 As soon as Elena and I came across this branch from a beech tree one day in the park, I was fascinated by its new little buds and thought they would make the perfect shadows to illustrate for this piece :)
I completely appreciate this being English/Irish. I now live in the sunny south of Spain and find that here the rain becomes a precious time for staying in and relaxing, I have a different appreciation for rain having lived here a while now.
I'm so glad you connected with this, Sheila! Thanks so much for reading and sharing your own journey with the sun 🌞
Thank you for writing ✍️ Although I have a new appreciation for rain, I do live in the south of Spain for the sun ☀️ Although rain is so needed for life, so is the sun!
Beautiful. And - speaking as an Englishman typing this in North London on a grey, flat Tuesday afternoon - there really nothing like the feeling of warm sunlight hitting you as it breaks through a crack in the clouds. Never should it be taken for granted. 🌞
Thank you, Mark! And you've described the magic of that moment when the sun finally breaks through just perfectly 🙌
In India we take the sun for granted. Often it can be quite strong and difficult to endure. But mornings and evenings are beautiful. I will now see a clear sky as a huge gift. Thanks for your writing
"I will now see a clear sky as a huge gift." That's beautiful, Minaz 🌞 Thanks so much for reading!
Germany has this problem as well and I learned after the 2nd year of living there that I needed to watch my Vitamin D intake.
I hear you! All four of us are now taking Vitamin D here, too 🌞
You are brave. But it's good to learn to live , adjust to what you have rather than strain to escape it. Good job family!
Thanks so much for reading, Robin, and for your kind words! 🌞
The sun is an event.. so beautiful ☀️
Thank you, Autumn! Wishing you a lovely, and sun-filled, weekend 🌞
After a lifetime in the Great Basin, where it is sunny more than 300 days a year and is a prime location for solar panels, just a few cloudy days will send me into a funk. A patch of blue sky makes me yearn to jump into the car and drive around any number of mountains to reach that far-off place. I can't imagine living where it's overcast so much of the time. Even an autumn road trip to Oregon with my family one year filled me with an increasing malaise. Bless you for this lovely piece and its homage to our life-affirming star.
"A patch of blue sky makes me yearn to jump into the car and drive around any number of mountains to reach that far-off place." That was such a lovely line to read, Sue, and you've captured our new love for the sun (and any hints of a blue sky it brings) perfectly 🌞
Thank you, Candace. I'm solar-powered. I must be part cat.
These stanzas about the sun make me think of our remote ancestors. In winter when the sun went away they would sacrifice animals and even humans asking for its return. They thought that the gods were angry with them. They were often afraid that that was it for the sun. Now we know better, but still we celebrate having the sun in the spring and we do not usually like cloudy days.. It is always better a blue sky than gray skies. Good read!
By the way, I invite you to read my poetry. You might find some poems interesting and thus worthy of your time. If you think that this is something that you would follow, please become as paid subscriber if if it within your financial means.
Yes! You know, Luis, as I worked on this, I absolutely thought about how so many of our ancestors used to have sun gods, so I love that you brought that into the conversation here as well. Thanks so much for reading, and for your kind words 🌞
When I lived in Colorado, I relished each rainy day. Finally, I could stay indoors and get stuff done, without guilt, without the pull of the sun, enticing me outdoors. But now that I live in the exact opposite climate, in Ireland, I grow weary of the indoor life, the constant filing of my possessions, the parade of dishes and meals and dishes. I yearn for eating outdoors, whenever hunger strikes, without plates, and leaving the crumbs for the birds. And now, when the sun does rear its lovely head, I can’t count on the fact that it will be a “sunny day” thereafter. It is a sunny moment, and I better drop everything and get out there now, because rain is sure to follow! The most annoying thing to me is when the sun appears from behind the wall of clouds 10 minutes before it sets. Oh well, maybe we will see it for a few minutes tomorrow!
Yes! You've nailed it, Jill -- life is now about sunny moments, and making the absolute most of them. I love how you put that 🌞
yes… it has been a long grey winter in west wales and a little sun has to go a long way 🔆
It really does! We're meant to get quite a bit of sun here tomorrow, so I'll try and send some of it your way 🌞
Beautiful
Thank you, Tinabeth! 🌞
I love the shadow of the plant and the colors of this piece. Your artwork is so inspiring.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jill 🙏 As soon as Elena and I came across this branch from a beech tree one day in the park, I was fascinated by its new little buds and thought they would make the perfect shadows to illustrate for this piece :)
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Thank you, Sharon! 🌞
I am so glad I take time in my busy day to read your thoughts and remind me to take nothing for granted. Thank you.
Thank *you* Dad! I'm so glad you enjoyed this 🌞
There should be a we ord that combines gratitude and beauty. I would use it to describe this essay.
Patris, that's so lovely of you to say -- thank you for reading, and for your kind words! 🌞