My Many Moods of Rain

Reflective ... invisible ... restored ... protected ... mysterious ... cocooned ... intrigued ... joyful ... fulfilled.

I delighted to the sound of rain when I awoke this morning, and enjoyed the swishing of the tires on the rainy pavement as I drove into work. My husband (who's from England) hates when it rains -- he much prefers our sunny Texas heat. But he's finally learned not to rain on my parade, so to speak, and let me enjoy MY rain.

If only I could go for a walk in the woods or along the lakeshore right now instead of being stuck in my office!!

Hope today's word art isn't too gloomy for you. I did this one for me for a change. :)

Enjoy your day,

Melanie

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Sorry I'm Late

For a very important date. Blogging date, that is. I've still been trying to manage a ravaging headache with fever; the doctor gave me new meds today so I thought I'd jot a quick note before they knock me out for the count tonight.

Hope your week is much better than mine has been. Whine whine whine.

The storm all around us tonight, compliments of tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico, reminded me that I had planned to do more "rainy day" word art for all of you who use it in your scrapping. The Neil Sedaka '70s song from which this lyric came is forever emblazoned in my head. It was so sing-able when it came out -- at least for those of us who liked that sort of music over heavy metal, that is -- and, boy, did I sing it and sing it and sing it. I don't always hear laughter in the rain because more often, I'm hiding behind its veil watching the world go by. But it definitely makes me feel as though it's giving us a second chance, somehow. Renewing the planet, restoring the plants, replenishing the seas. And my spirit, too. DOWNLOAD

Blessings to all of you. It would be nice to hear from you.

Melanie

Rainwear ... for Rhonda

The timing of this word art may seem to be insensitive, considering all the people who've suffered from severe flooding the past few months. But the love of rain is part of me, and it would be unusual for me not to talk about it.

And, besides, I promised Rhonda that I would do it, after she so generously gave her Rainy Day Feeling kit to us. She's begun a new kit (If Not For You), so click on over there to see her. TEAFORTWOPHOTOS.

None of the traditional quotations about rain suited my fancy this time, so I wrote one of my own. Hope you don't mind. DOWNLOAD I tend to rhapsodize about it, actually, and always ask for it on my birthday. Silly, I know, but it renews my spirit, so there you go.

Have a blessed Thursday and thanks for stopping by. Some comments would be appreciated if you download any of my word art.

Melanie