Friday, July 8, 2011   When was the last time you watched the
sunset? Oh, it's a beautiful sight!  A couple weeks ago there
was a terrific sunset! While to the west it was beautiful, the
real jewel lied in the east. Huge heaps of pink cotton candy
clouds hung suspended in the sky. Delighted by the crisp
outlines that gave the clouds true dimension, I couldn't remove
my eyes. The enchantment only revealed more beauty. As I gazed
at the lovely scene, I saw sparks fly through the clouds. As the
lightning kicked her wild legs, I couldn't think of a better way
to end the day. Breathtaking.  On the fourth of July, as the sun
sunk to kiss the horizon, the fiery orb was as red as the
stripes on our flag. The backlit clouds were gray, outlined in
dazzling pink and golden hues. Straight above the sky was as
blue as ever, to the east a majestic purple began to reveal a
star or two, and to the west the blue melted into a yellow-
orange. Magnificent.  I remember one that occurred this spring.
It bathed the world in pink. M