Shorter autumn days make me more aware of the importance of light in our lives. Everything seems better when glorious, mood-boosting sunshine fills the sky. At night, it's our car headlights and the streetlights that guide the way. Traffic lights tell us when to stop and go. Flashing lights add excitement to a concert, while a simple spotlight adds drama to a play. Industrial lighting illuminates workplaces and gathering places.
Lights glowing through a house window lend a warm, cozy feeling. A small nightlight calms a child's fears or provides a path for sleepy eyes to follow to the kitchen. A flashlight shines a concentrated beam on a leaky basement pipe.
Candlelight, the subtle cousin of bright, artificial lighting, can lend a romantic mood or a somber one.
May we appreciate the waning natural light as we rely more on man-made light in the coming days.
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