The dogs have an almost identical rainy day routine. When, at their request, I open the door, they look out, sniff the air, shake their head twice, take one step back, then rush outside. They come back quicker than usual, anxious to be inside again. Their coats are damp when I run my hands along their back to tell them, “Good Girl.” Not so wet, today, that they spray me with droplets when they shake off the moisture. Not so wet that I have to get the towel to rub them down.
This is a mild rain, soft and steady.
It’s helping, though, to alleviate the dryness and dust. The air smells clear and all the colors are brightened. Buds seem to have magically appeared on the grapevines, that looked like dead twigs just a couple days ago. The grass is growing so fast, you can hardly tell what areas of the yard I mowed. Suddenly, with a little rain, we have moved from Early Spring (when the snow is gone and “thank God for that!” and “it’s not one of those big-mud seasons, that’s good”, but nothing s really happening and “what will the summer bring?”) to Spring, fully arrived, in all of it’s lushness and glory.
There’s nothing quite as nice as a gentle rain!
I love rain too. And the combo of trees and rain is even better!
It is amazing how much the trees change in appearance after a rain. They become much fresher and more dramatic in appearance. It’s a great combination! Thanks for reading, and for your comments!
I love it when it’s nice and lush! I think our rain is over with now….the hills are turning their golden brown and we are starting to get warm here! You’re welcome Cindy.
I love a rainy day!
Oh, me, too!
Cindy, the rain lately has been gentle and life-giving. Except one day we got 1.75 inches. Not so gentle that day–it came down like crazy! Love this time of year.
Things are waking up and coming to life all over! I love this time of year, too! Thanks, Kathy, for reading and for your comments!