Some beautiful autumn clouds this morning… and so many variations as the sun worked it way out. Lots of colors, lots of drama… and very cool “finish” as the sun aligned with the lighthouse at Hollywood Beach as it finally peeked over the horizon.

Another warm morning to start the day… surprisingly warm!
Today was amazing… it felt almost like summer again! And I’m here for it!!!

Early morning sunrise with complementary colors… orange & blue.

One color to the next… “Good morning color, you look great today!”

A cloudy start for a chilly Fall day. I was hoping for some sunrise color to splash all over those clouds… but alas, not much color. Just clouds. With a bit of a chill & clouds to start the day, it looks like it might be a good day for the Chicago Marathon runners. They’ve put in the work training, now put in the marathon miles & smiles!!!

Another beautiful morning… with colorful wispy clouds.
A little warmer today for a gentle morning ride along the lakefront.
The best way to start my special day!!!

With all that is happening with Hurricane Milton down in Florida tonight, it was oddly quiet & serene along the Lake Michigan lakefront this morning. Crazy-cool splashy crashing waves for the past couple days… and today just somewhat serene with some gently rolling waves. While we enjoy beautiful Fall weather this week in Chicago… we’re also sending out good luck vibes to those in the path of Milton tonight. Hang in there & stay safe!

Another “splashtastic” sunrise morning. Always trying to “catch the wave” without it catching me!!! I know this is a lot of splashy photos… but this is what I narrowed it down to. Trust me… I started with twice as many!!! HA!!!

A beautiful day for a bike ride north along the lafefront, past mansions & scenic vistas… past lighthouses & Ravinia Festival. Through Openlands Lakeshore Preserve & Fort Sheridan. Pedaling north until the “Path Ends” much like a Shel Silverstein book. HA!!! Then a quick lunch at Waukegan Harbor, and then a return trip home.

Only after hanging out at the Waukegan Lighthouse… where you could actually see Chicago way off in the distance!!! Funny I’ve never noticed that before?!

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday was all windy & splashy. Today, not so much. It was much quieter along the lakefront this morning with a bit of a haze over the lake. A nice morning ride… albeit except for the flat tire I got halfway through! ugh.

Plenty of clouds & plenty of pretty. It was another beautiful morning to be outside playing along the lakefront today. And it sure does feel like Fall now… crispy & chilly… I even had to pull out the long sleeves & gloves this morning! Yikes!… too soon, too soon!!!