It’s the time of year in Seattle where the sunsets are indescribable in the way they paint the clouds with orange-infused mottled blues in gradient layers of gold and grey, in the way those radiant colors are reflected on the surface of cold, still lakes, and in the way those hues herald hot nights and coming adventure. I had a deep nerd conversation with a good friend tonight that made me completely forget any intrusive thoughts that may have gathered around me this morning.