the past few days had a hint of autumn here in Ontario, @slowwalker.

Maybe it's an example of what Jung calls synchronicity--maybe our lives, though far away, are attuned.

You are right to notice the change in clouds. Autumn clouds are more somber and have purple bottoms--watch for it, you will see.

Such lovely photos today, my friend. Everything looks crisp and clean as if cut from glass.

The light changes with the seasons, and sometimes affects our mood. I could sense a note of joy in your writing today. It felt like a good day to be alive.

It is a good day to be at peace and forget the cares of the world, and the dark plans of nations.

Wallace Stevens wrote about this, and I will quote you one line that reminded me of your morning walk.

The exceeding brightness of this early sun
Makes me conceive how dark I have become.

Autumn sunshine is refreshing and revives the soul