As I exited the facility after work, I noticed that it seemed darker than usual. Checking my watch, it was indeed 4:30, but it sure looked like it was closer to 6:00. The skies overhead were gray and patches of pavement were still wet from an earlier rain.

I got in my car and drove alongside the rest of the rush hour commuters cruising at 15 mph on the H-1 to our destinations. The commute was slow going and I had switched into drone mode. However, as I approached my off-ramp, the most stunning rainbow caught my eye. Admittedly, rainbows are quite commonplace here in Hawaii, but this one was so large and pronounced that it took my breath away. I could see each color in the spectrum distinctly. Of course, I was wearing my polarized Ray-Bans which intensified the color, so I removed them just to gaze at the rainbow with my naked eye to confirm that it was indeed more brilliant than others I’ve seen.

I gawked at it as I drove, trying not to be a road hazard. I was so tempted to fish through my purse for my camera to capture it, but caution told me that it would probably be unwise to do so at 65 mph. I took my off-ramp and enjoyed the view until it disappeared behind the trees.

Seeing this rainbow reminded me of the other entries written about Hawaiian rainbows recently. Seeing rainbows always make me feel blessed, grateful to be alive, and just plain happy. It’s like a smile from God.

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