Beautiful sunset

The sunset today was spectacular. I caught just the tail end of the setting itself, only getting to see the sun sink into Pamlico Sound, but the lovely orange color lingered for a while. As I was walking out to take a look, a lady commented on how beautiful it was and said something to the effect of "lucky you, this happens every day!" Her comment reminded me to be grateful for the daily joy of living on Ocracoke. And to not get so busy with what "has" to be done that I miss moments of loveliness. Old and trite advice, but true: we all really should stop and smell the roses, watch the sun set, hug a friend, and all the myriad other things which are more important than most of the "stuff" that keeps us busy.