In the clouds
As I sat in the oncology office today, I realized where my observation of clouds began. Every 3-4 weeks for the past five years I have sat in the exam room looking eastward out the window while waiting for the medical team to enter the room. The window is large, covered with a woven shade, which deepens the resolution of shapes in the sky. Occasionally, the shade is up, and I notice the vacant field, a person walking the dog, a couple of ranch style houses, or the water tower in the distance. On most days I notice the clouds. Spokane Valley clouds are beautiful. They are fully dimensional. I notice the bright fluff nearest the sun, and the darker shadowing below it. Sun peek through the opaque spaces. Sometimes I notice them darkening heavy with moisture. Rarely is there a cloudless day, mostly in winter. Drawn to their variations, I began taking pictures with my phone camera from that room, and it has expanded taking pic...