Red skies at night — sailor’s delight: January 16 2025

Have you ever heard that expression? We used to say it as children, believing the color of the sky at morning and night was a true indication of the weather. It was said that sailors loved red skies over the sea at night, but “red skies at morning? Sailors take warning!”

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My husband and I went out for a walk toward the end of the day. We left early enough to enjoy the last rays of the sun in a pink tinged sky as we strolled around our neighborhood. And then, as we walked, the colors of the sky intensified.

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It was thrilling to be outside, because the temperature was just below freezing, which is quite comfortable for us in the winter time, as long as we have the appropriate clothing on.

For the last four or five days, the temperatures have been below zero, with an occasional fierce wind. So the pleasant temperature was spectacular. And of course, we had wonderful views to go with it.

As you can see from the first picture, we have a healthy deer population in our neighborhood. They are very funny. They stare at us as we walk by, hoping we’re not a threat and will make no sudden moves. When I stop to take a picture, they get very skittish and worried, and often scamper away.

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There is so much wrong in the world, that at times it feels like it might suck us all into its terrible vortex. But then, perhaps you have a day like I did, and it restores something. I worked hard, went walking under a burnt tangerine sky with my husband, and then went home and made a delicious dinner. And I could feel nothing but present, grateful, and happy.

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Photo credits: All of the photos in this post were taken by me and belong to me, unless otherwise noted.

My bio: I am a fiction writer and photographer based in Minnesota. I have had a lifelong love of fiction writing. I am earned my MFA in writing from the University of New Hampshire. My short stories have appeared in a range of literary journals and anthologies, and my first short story collection, Somewhere in Minnesota is available on Amazon US as well as international Amazon sites., Barnes & Noble or from the publisher.