i’ll be happy when it comes later in the day, but still think it’s lovely

Feb 3, 2024

Last night, there was a beautiful sunset over the Ville. Not just ordinarily pretty, but one of those “Ain’t God good to Indiana” ones.

As the sky was transformed into a canvas of vibrant hues, this part of southern rural Indiana was bathed in a serene and magical light. Nature’s final, awe-inspiring brushstroke at the end of the day is never as beautiful in a photo…

sunset in rural Indiana in winter

They say the changing colors reflect the day’s journey. Each hue tells a story, from the fiery intensity of the sun’s descent to the tranquil coolness that settles as night approaches.

Sunsets invite us to pause, breathe, and appreciate their beauty.

They remind us that, even in endings, there is a profound and timeless elegance.


Now you know: Captain Charles McVay, of the USS Indianapolis, remains the only US Navy Captain to be court martialed for losing his ship in a time of war. Though his sentence was commuted, a lifetime of tragedy and guilt led him to take his own life in 1968.