The Temporary Nature of Clouds

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Autumn sunset in San Diego

Often, as we look to the sky, we find fleeting beauty in the Temporary nature of clouds.

Traveling to San Diego on this Veteran’s Day weekend, I saw a variety of clouds, from the occasional puff just hiding the Autumn sun, to a full-on magical sunset. Beauty is all around us, but like the nature of clouds, just random water vapor, it quickly comes and goes.

Cloud puff temporarily hides the sun

As I compose this post, I am a few hours away from spending two days with some fellow bloggers near Palm Desert, California. Making wonderful online relationships as a result of blogging may feel temporary at times, but when we have the opportunity to meet face-to-face, the chance of making permanent, lasting relationships is forged.

Temporary jet trails line the sky

 

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
― Rabindranath Tagore

cloud quote

I can happily say that my friendships with fellow bloggers certainly adds color to my sunset sky!

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36 responses to “The Temporary Nature of Clouds”

  1. What absolutely stunning pictures

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  2. I loved your photos and loved more the way you wove photos of the natural world into your weekend. Hope you had a great time. Your blog is always so refreshing Terri.

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  3. I love clouds, and your photos are just beautiful. I also love my blogger friends. I’m a little jealous that you get to meet in person. I look forward to hearing all about it. Enjoy!

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  4. Stunning photos! Wish I was there. 🙂

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  5. Can’t wait to hear about the meeting you had with the other bloggers, Terri. Your post is a wonderful way to look at it. I always think sunsets and sunrises at this time of year are the best.

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    1. Thanks, Hugh, I hope to publish a post by Friday!

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  6. have fun with your fellow bloggers! One of these days I am going to find an opportuntity to met some bloggers in person!

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    1. Thanks, Michele, it was a blast!

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  7. Beautiful clouds! Can’t wait to hear about your meet up! Be sure to post the details! ~ Lynn

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    1. We are! Watch for our post next week!

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  8. These are stunning photographs, Terri. Have a great time at your blogger’s meeting.

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    1. Thanks, Robbie, we had a great day!

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  9. This reminds me of being a kid and looking up at the clouds!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  10. Lovely sentiment to embellish your beautiful photos, Terri ❤

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  12. Beautiful skies and beautiful people you are meeting up with. Sorry I couldn’t be there this time. Have fun, and looking forward to hearing all about it!

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    1. Aww, we miss you too! I hope to get together with you in December!

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  13. Great idea for the week Terri – I too have connected with some people I’ve met through blogging and it’s been terrific. They’ve helped me to finalize travel plans to their countries and we’ve met for dinner with spouses which was great fun.

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    1. Thanks, Tina, that is so great to hear that you got together with fellow bloggers!

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  14. Lovely clouds! Looking forward to our meet-up today!

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  15. What beautiful clouds and beautful sentiments! Enjoy the visit

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  16. The clouds have been spectacular this past month. I like the Tagore quote.

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  18. This storm has lot of fascinating cloud formations.

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  19. Lovely sentiments and the perfect pictures to match.

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  20. I’m so lucky to be one of the bloggers that you are meeting with. Love the clouds! Love the meet-up!

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    Enjoy Southern California!

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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.

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