(not necessarily in that order)
It’s been raining steadily for a good portion of the day. Plus we had quite a bit for a day or two last week.
I’m really hoping that we can finally consider fire season at an end for this year; it will be such a relief, and I’m soooo ready to unpack my go bag! ☔
I don’t usually mind the rain. After all, I live in California, which is pretty much always on the verge of a drought!
But add self-isolation into the mix and suddenly all bets are off. I’ve been waiting for it to clear up all afternoon, but instead I see that it’s predicted to rain all day tomorrow as well. Sigh.
And that’s when I caught myself inwardly chanting the old nursery rhyme…
Rain rain go away,
Come again another day.
After the last few years of disastrous fire seasons, I’m grateful for the arrival of lower temperatures and rain, even before the end of September.
At the same time I’m also a little sad to see such a definite seasonal shift so early in the fall. As a native Californian I’m accustomed to more gradual changes and being able to wear my sandals and light sweaters almost until Thanksgiving, even here in the foothills.
One thing I always enjoy at this time of year is my renewed appreciation for the warmth of the sun. I mean, one can start to resent it in the heat of July and August, but there’s nothing quite like sitting in sunny sheltered spot on a chilly autumn day to remind us of what a blessing it is! Definitely one of life’s simple pleasures.