The Little Cloud That Could... But Why?
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As a child, you heard about "The little engine that could", but what about "The little cloud that could"? You can see in this picture a small, solitary little cloud in an otherwise totally clear sky. What is it about that tiny spot in the sky that allows that cloud to form?
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Late October in Atlanta, Georgia is the peak of autumn, often with cool, crisp days, clear blue skies, and trees full of fall colors. A perfect time of year to, well, take off work early and go home and lay in the hammock. Which is just what I was doing when I looked up and noticed this tiny white cloud floating all by itself in an otherwise totally blue sky.
