I Love Rain

Aug
23
2006
Photo: Michael McCauslin

I admit that, when it comes to weather, I'm an odd duck. I love a stiff Minnesota November breeze, I love 20F degree February days and I love rain.

This morning, the view of the back yard while feeding the dogs had that dark, rich green color of an early morning rain shower. I opened the patio door and the distinctive, sweet, fresh smell filled the kitchen.

I love the quality of the light, the sounds of thunder and of water drops massaging the earth. I love the way the feel of the air and the smell changes just before the first drops fall and even that slightly damp feeling from being caught out in it.

Frankly, I hope it rains all day. I could use the boost.

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J

2 Responses to “I Love Rain”

  1. Glenn Says:
    September 24th, 2006 at 2:38 am

    I feel the same way. The Australian painter Brett Whiteley once described the feeling rain gave him as "zen melancholy". That's pretty good.

  2. J Wynia Says:
    September 24th, 2006 at 8:04 pm

    I like that phrasing.

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