Wake Up to Magic

I woke up to a remarkable view

I have a great view for my apartment. I spent too much time working, and not enough time frolicking around in great views, but that's what it is. I do get to see New York in the morning, and in the evening, and it can be very beautiful.

I was struck this morning, when my eyes opened, to see the following.

I wasn't quite sure what to do about the dark cloud, was it smoke? We had had the Canadian fire last summer, blocking out all the light. That orange light, like dust, happening at dawn. It was a little bit of magic. It only lasted for about two minutes.

To give you a sense, here is what that view look like during the fires…