When reading all of these posts, I get a tightening sensation in my gut, a rush of joy, anticipation. What is it about such things that makes us feel this way? Fills us with inspiration..

If I was to really narrow it down: Fall, friday evenings. All the possibilities mentioned above. And SoCal Winter and Early Spring, when it rains and rains and then stops... and the air is fresh and inviting... the clouds part slightly to create dramatic beauty...