Sunday, June 7, 2009

I don't have to like it, though.


Grass on the edge of the pool at Pershing Park.

Because of the rain, (no matter how much I complained about it) everything looks fresh and sparkling. The greens are greener, the colors of the blooming flowers more intense. The birdsong is more vivid, the sky seems bluer and the air is soft and clean. OK. Just because I complain about it doesn't mean rain isn't a Very Good Thing.

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18 comments:

  1. Rosaria WilliamsJune 7, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Enjoy the aftermath. Nothing is better than a drenching rain for growing things.

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  2. Cheryl CatoJune 7, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Oh if only we could get a good soaking in these parts!

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  3. ElizabethJune 7, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    We are feeling all green and glowing after the rain
    just off to a picnic.......

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  4. UnknownJune 7, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    short and sweet- i love it see, but HOM being a builder, has differing thoughts !

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  5. Tess KincaidJune 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Here, too! Everything's lush and lovely.

    Glorious shots, Reya!

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  6. MaryJune 7, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Everything looks so beautiful! We had a bit yesterday and maybe some today - we need it!

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  7. AnonymousJune 7, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I always feel like the woods have come alive after a good soaking! Nice photos Reya!

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  8. stevenJune 7, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    it's supposed to rain here today - lying in bed listening to the first pattering of raindrops on the wooden deck outside - then watching it play across the windows . . . happy times!!! steven

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  9. mumJune 7, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    The rain doesn't even mind if you complain, either. It starts and stops when it feels like it.

    Nice pics, Reya. Have a good one in Washington.

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  10. Ronda LaveenJune 7, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    We've had down pours for the last three days. It has felt like winter but all the greenery is so clean and bright. And I don't have to water evertything like I did last weekend because it was burning up. I know I had better enjoy this now 'cause we'll probably hit the 100's by end of next week.

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  11. Verily I go.June 7, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I love bluer. Not my favorite color but the word is so pretty. To look at and to say. You give us the best photos. Right in my face gorgeous. Used to be able to set a clock to the rains here. Maybe this summer again.

    my word veri. is 'restop'. How does it know??? *v*

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  12. MeriJune 7, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    So it's true we can't be sure what's a blessing and what's a disaster.

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  13. JezebelJune 7, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Hey Reya...send me an email to jezebela@telus.net.

    There - that should be easier!

    J. xoxox

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  14. mouse (aka kimy)June 7, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    very good indeed!! we could use some of that good stuff around here....

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  15. Merle SneedJune 7, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    I know you love it.

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  16. karenJune 8, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    I am never allowed to complain about the rain, really, living where we do. But I do find it a real downer after a few weeks of our rainy season, when the novelty has worn off! Hope you have a bit of sunshine now x

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  17. moonshinJune 8, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    yeah...i do that too, sometimes... but i can't really explain why...it's funny how the human psyche works huh?

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  18. TomJune 8, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Here in the midwest the abundance of spring rain is driving the farmers nuts! I have rather enjoyed it and it has kept me from having to water the garden. good day!

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