AN UNFORGETTABLE IMPRESSION

141 – Thursday, May 21, 2009

As I glanced toward the bay window of our kitchen at four a.m., my gaze settled upon a most unusual sight – a golden glow illuminated the entire room, making it appear almost make-believe, as possibly part of the treasure-room set from the movie National Treasure – everything in sight shimmered as if 24-karat. It was the first time in nearly a week when the heavens were visible through a clear sky, for our weather had constantly been delivering a steady shower of desperately needed rainfall, more than eight inches this week, from an overcast firmament. I might have seen the moon directly, but that would have required that I walk outside onto the lanai, for the moon’s angle was too high above the horizon to allow its image straight-way. The phenomenon allowing me to drink in this awe-inspiring spectacle was its reflection – the swimming pool had been filled to overflowing with the deluge and now appeared as a large kidney-shaped mirror lying atop a large patio slab. It occurred to me at that moment that I had never before seen such a sight and that the amazing events presented constantly in nature produce most of the unforgettable impressions deposited in our memories. I imagine you will agree if you just take the time to think about it.

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