Tag Archives: Rain

Friday Fun Fact

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Linda Andrews

Raingry—mad that others are getting rain while you aren’t. Exacerbated by prolonged drought and excessive heat.

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When it rains…

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Linda Andrews

Is about the time you realize that your windshield wipers don’t work. Yep, I went to turn on my wipers and all I heard was the dying heartbeat of the motor but no wiper motion on the driver’s side. I … Continue reading →

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Something Weird

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Linda Andrews

Friday morning we woke up at the usual time–0330. Sure, it was Friday and we were exhausted from the week, but when I went outside the early morning air just felt odd. Very odd. Heavy and hushed and like something … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun Fact

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Linda Andrews

Nothing spoils the sound of rain quite like an alarm clock reminding you it’s time to go to work.

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A CCR Moment

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Linda Andrews

Monday was one of those amazing day’s in Phoenix. It was sunny outside. So bright it looked like diamonds. And then there was a clap of thunder and a pulse of lightning. And it rained, poured really, with a little … Continue reading →

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When it Rains, It Grows

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Linda Andrews

We were blessed with rain for 5 beautiful days. From a light mist kissing your face to a proper downpour and rivers in the gutters. Then the sun came out and chased the clouds away. Two days later, we got … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Linda Andrews

It’s been the rainiest October in a long, long time here in Phoenix. And, really, all I can say is “Yay!” I love the rain. We have a metal awning that protects our pool equipment from the blazing sun and … Continue reading →

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Missed it

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Linda Andrews

It rained last night. It’s actually rained the last several nights in a row. I know this because when I walk outside with the dog, the vehicles, trees, and streetlamps have wet outlines on the pavement. Occasionally, there are even … Continue reading →

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The Fear is Real

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Linda Andrews

In Phoenix, we are in the midst of the monsoon season. Twice a year, winter and late summer, we get our annual rainfall. The last few monsoons have been lamentably dry but this summer we are getting rain. Rain is … Continue reading →

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Ugh

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Linda Andrews

The monsoons are here and yesterday, we actually got rain. Lots of rain. It was wonderful. Yes, I went outside in it. Yes, I splashed in a few puddles. And yes, I grumbled about the humidity when it was over. … Continue reading →

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