I’m not quite sure what it’s doing in other parts of the country, but if you live in Massachusetts, you know first hand that we’ve only had about 4 sunny days the entire month of June. Negatives: The kids are getting restless, the air is damp and musty, the bed sheets feel clammy, the flowers in the garden are drooping, my boots are continuously soppy, and the clay in my studio takes twice as long to dry. Today I was grateful to be able to squeeze in a walk with my dog in between bouts of the wet stuff. Getting outdoors was all that it took to completely change my mood. If it’s not the rain we complain about, it’s not enough of it, or the heat or the cold, etc. etc. It’s best to be happy with what we have in the moment. At least now I know a little about what it would be like to live in a rain forest. I have to admit too, that the fog that comes with this weather is absolutely eerily beautiful.
Sounds worse than in MI, although the past few days it’s felt like May. Definitely a cooler summer than we’d like so far:(
that walk looks so peaceful. kt
It has been raining in New York State too! I have come to think of this as a season of R&R – Rain & Reading. One of the best books that I have read recently is “Breakfast with Buddha” by Roland Merullo. I went to the library and got more books by this author, he is wonderful. There is a spiritual message in his books delivered in an interesting story form filled with humor. Last night the sun came out briefly around 7:30 pm, I put on my sneakers and took a long walk and it was a blessing to breathe fresh air. Meanwhile we do have to look for the gifts that a rainy day can bring!
I love the green of this photo. What a beautiful place to walk your dog.
Yes, it is beautiful – and it is right outside my back door!
Well – after a nice sunny week – it is back to rain again!