Tag: Rain

WHAT’S A WATERSHED?

It's a good question because, unless you live in or near one, the expression doesn't mean much except "Hey, there's a lot of water around here!" Obviously, that's true, but there's a bit more to it than that. This is my valley As you can see, it's not just one river or lake. It's a … Continue reading WHAT’S A WATERSHED?

APRIL SHOWERS MAY COME YOUR WAY

Will they bring flowers? by Rich Paschall Maybe it will help the flowers here in the Midwest, but it keeps washing away the grass seed. Chicago has had the wettest Spring on record. From March 1st through April 20, we have had 10.63 inches of rain. That's more than double what we would typically get … Continue reading APRIL SHOWERS MAY COME YOUR WAY

OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

This morning, in a single hour, everything our weather can do this time of year happened. I got up and asked Garry to put out some food for the birds. I changed my mind because I heard thunder and then lightning. Garry went out, but by the time he exited the door, hail, the size … Continue reading OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

WINTER BIRDS IN RAIN & SNOW

When I got up and went out to feed the birds, it was pouring -- and warm. Less than an hour later, the temperature dropped, and a pretty heavy snow was falling. Tomorrow it's supposed to snow and rain in no discernible order. At some point during tomorrow night, it's supposed to do something involving … Continue reading WINTER BIRDS IN RAIN & SNOW

SINGING IN THE RAIN

My Top 10 "Rain Songs," by Rich Paschall Summer rain may be tapping at your window, or not. It was pretty dry here most of the summer. Then last week we had heavy rain. There was flooding on the west and southwest sides of the city. Some streets in the suburbs were closed. Basements were … Continue reading SINGING IN THE RAIN

WAKING TO A MORNING AS DARK AS NIGHT

I was up early this morning, but not as early as it seemed. I looked outside and it looked like night. Dark. I looked at the clock, just to make sure I wasn't missing something, but it was 9 in the morning, not 9 at night. Shortly thereafter, it started to pour. I waited until … Continue reading WAKING TO A MORNING AS DARK AS NIGHT

ONLY I CAN DO IT

There seem to be so many things only I can do. Especially cleaning. Bill paying. Money management as in "can I pay the fuel bill?" sort of thing. Today we are getting a piece of what seems to be a gigantic, torrential rainstorm with its bottom end in southern Florida sending pounding rain all the … Continue reading ONLY I CAN DO IT

SPEAKING OF WATER

Despite frequent -- daily -- comforting noises from TVs meteorologists, the hurricane we aren't getting maybe we are getting. Probably. Or not. We may not get the crazy winds, but we'll get a lot of rain tomorrow and Sunday. It's already raining, but we'll also get wind and thunder to round out the experience. Mostly … Continue reading SPEAKING OF WATER

THE CHANGING SEASONS – AUTUMN BEGINS – SEPTEMBER 2023

The Changing Seasons, September 2023 Autumn Begins This has been the month of Garry's second cochlear implant surgery. It has been a busy month of photographing dolls, shipping and packing them. It has been a month of small changes to the house that made a big difference in how the house looks and feels. After many … Continue reading THE CHANGING SEASONS – AUTUMN BEGINS – SEPTEMBER 2023

RAINY DAY

We need the rain. These days, we always need rain. We get a lot of little rains but they aren't enough. We need this kind of rain, a good all-day soaker. This is the rain that fills the wells and lifts the rivers. It did rather interrupt our plans for a dinner barbecue, so I … Continue reading RAINY DAY