A Stormy Night

We had a stormy night and I slept right through it! My neighbors have tree limbs down in their yards and on the news, I noticed Oklahoma had some wind damage.  But, we did get some much-needed rain. So, that’s springtime–the good and the bad. I hope other people were more alert than I was […]

A Dark, Rainy Morning

We haven’t had much rain this morning, just a smattering, but the sky is dark and a mist is falling. I’m thankful for it. Arkansas is too dry once again. Rain has a way of bringing back memories of other wet days.  My parents’ home in Tahlequah is where a lot of rain memories center. […]

More About March

Suddenly, here we are–nearly at the middle of March. I’ve found a bit more March lore which I thought was interesting. Last night was another stormy one but we are getting some much-needed rain. And now, with trees leafing and flowers blooming, we are in danger of frost tonight. But, that’s March–untrustworthy because it’s not […]

Tattle Tales and Chickens

Am I the only one who is disgusted with reading what I consider to be gossip or tattle tales about famous people? Whether it’s movie stars from the past, politicians, or other people, it seems that their imperfections or problems are what make the news.  Personally, I’d rather keep the positive aspects of their characters […]

Rain

Rain

  A small, dark cloud drew closer last night. Did I dare hope it’d gather forces? It did, bringing along with it, thunder, lightning, wind, and, most of all rain! Finally. After a long dry spell the Lord sent us rain. I don’t think there are many things more wonderful than the sound of rain […]

Folklore is fun to read and fascinating to think how all those old beliefs got started. Or, maybe they weren’t really beliefs, just something to hang onto to try to make sense of nature. Anyway, here are a few having to do with rain or storms. By the way, this is St. Swithin’s Day. Who […]

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