Winter Sun

Throughout this winter, I have observed that the city can look different as the sun shimmers and reflects upon it.  The dark gray colors of the city come to life as the sun shines--the color gray is instantly transformed to brilliant hues of red, crimson, gold, bright blue, and emerald green.

If this is what happens to the city, I began to wonder what happens to us when the sun comes out.  Do our sparkling colors come out to shine when we bask in the sun's glow?

 I realized that a sunny day does change my perspective.  I look outside on a day filled with sunshine...I know that it is cold, but the sunlight invites me out---out from my cozy apartment, but also out from the gray shell shielding all the colors within me. 

Here is my toast to sunshine! Thanks for your ability to transform the city that I love from a dull and dreary metropolis to a vibrant city full of color.  And, a sincere thank you for giving me a perk on these cold and dreary winter days.