Keep Calm And Carry On

We had a humdinger of a rain late last night, drenching everything in sight.

The ground is still too wet to plant in, so the two new pots of Penstemons will have to wait a little longer to find their new home.

Eight white-tail deer were happily nibbling away on the front lawn this morning, not a care in the world, and no more scared of human presence than the man in the moon.

I wonder sometimes just who owns the property.

The county leaders have decided to cancel our fair this year, the largest in the state.

Times, they are a 'changing.

 

 

And The Rains Came

A cozy steady rain has fallen all day, reminding me of home in England.
There were several Fall festivals planned this weekend, but sadly were canceled due to the downpours.
I sat on the porch as the rain clattered on the tin roof, and reminded my husband, that no amount of rain would ever cause a cancelation of anything in England, it was just something we co-existed with,  umbrellas and rain shoes were always part of our daily lives.
No inconvenience,  just sharing this incredible planet, we all call "home"....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How beautiful is the rain!

After the dust and heat,

In the broad and fiery street,

In the narrow lane,

How beautiful is the rain!

How it clatters along the roofs,

Like the tramp of hoofs

How it gushes and struggles out

From the throat of the overflowing spout!

Across the window-pane

It pours and pours;

And swift and wide,

With a muddy tide,

Like a river down the gutter roars

The rain, the welcome rain!

~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Rain has deluged our fair city all week long.

Bucket loads of the stuff, and now we are under a flash flooding warning.

I can only hope when the merry month of May arrives, the flowers will show their gratitude.

 

 

 

February Rain

Our start to the weekend has been a wet one.

Rain, and more rain.

Perfect for spending a cozy day inside, and nesting, because tomorrow it's supposed to soar to 74 degrees and I feel my gardening shoes calling .......

 

 

Mist-Laden

 

The earth is soaked from three days of rain,  leaving us with an eerie landscape this morning.
Long winter days are now warming, blue skies and sunshine, what could be more soul-stirring.
Today reached a high of 73 degrees, balmy for a January winter's day.
Perfect for doing a few outdoor chores.
 

 

Winter Sky

 

The weather has warmed.
The rain has washed away any signs of lingering snow and ice.
The Robins are feeding on earthworms, the ground once again soft and wet.
A dark and cozy Winter day, to be savored.

" The best kind of rain, of course, is a cozy rain.

This is the kind the anonymous medieval poet makes me remember, the rain that falls on a day when you'd just as soon stay in bed a little longer, write letters or read a good book by the fire, take early tea with hot scones and jam and look out the streaked window with complacency. "

~Susan Allen Toth, England For All Seasons

 

And The Rains Came

We have been deluged with rain today, buckets of the stuff......unrelenting and soaking everything in sight.
The wind is howling and creating havoc.
The county fair has opened it's gates, with an expected 500,000 visitors.
Never fails.........

Under The Weather

Ice, snow, rain and now fog.......... are we there yet !

Spring Rains

We've had rain every day for the past week.

Flowers love the rain, and unfortunately grass does too.

It's not a good idea to mow wet grass, so mowing in between showers has been challenging.

I've idled away in the potting shed, cool, rainy days remind me of England. *sigh* 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The difference a year has made, we now have grass growing around the limestone steps.
 

I've replaced the moss in the window-baskets, so far the little bird -bandit has not helped herself.

Oliver partaking in his morning yoga exercise..

Spring Rain

 

The world is wet today
luxurious, damp, drenched
drops hug the leaves,
anoint the still budded lilac blossoms
before their blooming
rich purple and plum
made richer by their watery skin
New leaves under the weight
droplets heavy, hanging
bowing the white pine needles
undersides exposed to drink
drink in the morning
hushed in the rain
temperature near the dewpoint
sprouts of just planted flowers
eager from the parched soil
new puddles bloom too
on the ground, the driveway
collect and gather
without the smell of summer rain yet
tears splash and spread
silent shimmers, heralds, messengers
in the spring rain.

~A Spring Rain : Raymond J. Foss

No Takers

Even the birds stayed inside today.
Rain washing away Winter's grime.

And The Rains Came

We have been deluged with rain today.

Cold, wind-driven rain, the ground is soaked, the creeks are overflowing their banks.

Winter is in the air....

Singing In The Rain

We begged for rain, and rain we have.......

Three days of non-stop rain, and more to come.

Be careful what you wish for !

And The Rains Came

After enduring week upon week of record breaking heat, we have finally turned a corner, and now our days are filled with rain.

The grass is growing again, the flowers are thankful for the cooling rain, the wildlife has no further need for the birdbaths.

The rhythm of life returns to normal.

A break in the heat

away from the front

no thunder, no lightning,

just rain, warm rain

falling near dusk

falling on eager ground

steaming blacktop

hungry plants

thirsty

turning toward the clouds

cooling, soothing rain

splashing in sudden puddles

catching in open screens

that certain smell

of summer rain.

~ Summer Rain : Raymond A Foss

And The Rains Came

We have been deluged with rain these past few days.
Cold, wind-driven rain, mixed with snow flurries here and there.
The creeks are overflowing their banks, Winter is in the air....

Rainy Days And Mondays

We are having our fair share of rain these past few days, and warmer than normal temperatures for November.
Tomorrow it's predicted to reach a balmy 73 degrees !
Oliver couldn't resist spending time chasing the squirrels, when he had finally called it a day, he was one soaked puddy cat.

Nesting Days

What a difference a day makes.
Yesterday, we had blue skies and warm temperatures, today has turned chilly and rained throughout the entire day.
I'm not complaining, I love overcast, rainy days.
The nesting days, the kind of day when you can busy yourself with household chores, read a good book, or catch up with old friends.
The sky may be grey, but inside it's warm and cozy......

The rain has hastened the leaf-falling

I've started giving the Blue Willow dishes, their annual bath

The aroma of Shepherd's Pie is filling the kitchen

Serve with a slice of pickled beetroot or a few pickled onions on the side .
Sit fireside to eat.

Cooling Rain

A break in the heat
away from the front
no thunder, no lightning,
just rain, warm rain
falling near dusk
falling on eager ground
steaming blacktop
hungry plants
thirsty
turning toward the clouds
cooling, soothing rain
splashing in sudden puddles
catching in open screens
that certain smell
of summer rain

~ Summer Rain : Raymond A Foss

Rain Dancing

I was out running errands today, and couldn't help but notice, all the dried-up lawns and dying Cedar trees.....everywhere.
The rainfall has been minimal these past couple of months, and now we are seeing the effects, it's a sad sight.

"Spring flowers are long since gone.
Summer's bloom hangs limp on every terrace.
The gardener's feet drag a bit on the dusty path and the hinge in his back is full of creaks."-

~Louise Seymour Jones

Respite From The Heat

We had rain today, a gentle-falling rain, the kind where you can use an umbrella without fear of it being turned inside out.
If you listened carefully you could hear the trees and flowers, heaving a big sigh of relief, their roots and foliage drinking in every last drop of moisture.

The temperatures fell, and for the first time in several weeks we enjoyed a tolerable 72 degrees.
Oh, how I love days such as this.

"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain."
~Author Unknown