Rain

It has been raining here in Boise . . . for a LONG TIME. When we wake-up in the morning, it is shocking if there is sun. I must say, I like rain, generally, but it is really cramping my style --especially when it comes to running/being outside. I do not like running in the rain. My shoes get wet and ruined.

This video was taken about a month ago, when the tree-removal guys were here. (That is another blog entry -- LOTS of yard-improvement projects, before and after coming soon.)

That hail was pretty darn big . . . bigger than pea-size more like milk-dud size. ;-)

Anyhow, enough whining from me. There are some GOOD things about rain. I love the smell and the green that it brings. My grass is growing like crazy and a rarely have to water it. I love the sound of rain, it is very soothing . . . a little too soothing. It makes me want to stay inside and curl up with a good book. Run in the cold, wet, rain? Or stay warm inside with a good book?? Tough one.

The other night, we were treated to this beauty.

In the back of our home we had a storm . . .

And in the front yard we had the brightest sun I had ever seen. It was so clear and blinding -- it was breathtaking. Especially since it was still raining over our house. I had to grab my camera.

I have enjoyed the moisture, but I do hope for a bit of a dry-out over summer. I miss the beautiful sun, even if it turns me into a lobster and makes my skin fall off.

The sun will come out tomorrow . . . bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow . . . there'll be sun.

When I'm stuck with a day, that's gray and lonely

I just lift up my chin, and grin and say . . . Ohhhhh . . .

At least I can hope.

Wait, what is that? I hear something, outside?

Oh, never-mind, it just started raining, again. Hard. Really hard.

*Sigh*.

Where is my book . . .