That is not all that unusual. It comes from not really being present and in control of your machinery. You have to learn to see that first. What an automaton you normally are, that is. Disconcerting indeed.
Speaking from experience here.
Each light has their own character for sure. Use an infrared thermometer in moonlight vs moonshade and you will see the opposite temperature effects vs daylight/shade.
She obviously doesn't know shit since the term "sovereign citizen" is an oxymoron and she's an "expert" in that. Probably got her BS in BS!
Look into redevelopment commissions as well. Ferguson riot, Berkeley brawl, Pulse Club in Orlando, etc.