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Finding Rainbows

Yesterday we flew from Anchorage to Arizona, with a stopover in Seattle. It was raining (big surprise I know.) For various reasons, our plane out of Seattle was late getting off and we had to wait behind ten other planes for takeoff. So I was waiting, reading my book, and happened to look out the window to see this. 

I don't think I've ever seen a rainbow this low across the sky, or with such definition between the colors. The photo really doesn't do it justice, especially with the raindrops on the window, but you can take my word that it was spectacular. 

This is one of those lessons I keep having to relearn. Beauty is all around us if we pay attention. 

Look up. Do you see something beautiful?
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  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    I love rainbows, too. And you're right--beauty is everywhere if we stop to look! Lovely post.

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  2. S.B. HouseApril 20, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Good reminder. We see what we're looking for... so I'll keep my eye out for beauty :)

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    1. Beth CarpenterApril 20, 2017 at 7:19 AM

      And with your eye for art, you'll find it for sure.

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