Early Morning Rain

The grass is green and needs to be mowed, the weeds are getting tall and need pulling, the garage is cluttered and needs to be cleaned out. The weather, however, has other plans. It rained yesterday, and on into the night. The forecast for today is cloudy and chilly with showers, perhaps mixed with snow late.

Today will be a day to stay inside for many of us. The warmth of the fireplace, the smell of a good book, the companionship of our loved ones all draw us inside on blustery days like today. While the chickens peck around on the wet ground, the cat sleeps on the heater vent.

As much as I bemoan our lack of sun and heat here in the Pacific Northwest, I have (in general) learned to appreciate the rain. Not today, mind you, but some day when it isn't raining, I will appreciate it.