Well, weeds are sprouting in my once super dry lawn, the wind is thinning the trees of their dead growth, and water is running in the formerly dry stream bed that flows by my house.
I’m not used to all this rain. Let me show you photos I took several days ago.
The rain runs down our driveway and puddles in front of the garage door. That's not a problem unless you are on foot.
The creek is flowing over the bridge. The bridge is designed to allow that.
As the water goes over the bridge it creates a little waterfall.
Last night we went out to eat. We were so tired of being stuck in the house. The water was running deep across the bridge. On the uphill side, the water created a swell about two feet higher than the water. On the downhill side, the little waterfall was nearly gone. The creek had overflowed its banks and onto the house that borders it. Because this happens ever so often, the house has a concrete block wall around it which keeps the creek out of their home.
Do I mind? In little ways only. We need this rain so badly. I’m willing to put up with it. I’m also wondering if the drought has broken and if we will have more normal weather now.
My father wanted to see my crown of braids in this picture. I was glad because the sun was in my eyes.
Marilynne
