Last night it began to rain, oh, sometime after 8 o'clock here in Duncan, Oklahoma, and when I say 'rain', I mean HARD, pounding the roof and windows, RAIN. I tuned into the local news channel to see what drama was due to head our way but was disappointed to see that they were only... Continue Reading →
Creating a 2024 -Temperature Range Wall Art
There's a year-long project I'm going to start on January 1st. When the idea originally came to me, it was in the form of a knitting or crocheting project, but since I don't do either of them well, I decided to modify it and do it as a piece of unique wall art instead. Here's... Continue Reading →
Another Summer Storm
This morning I am out on my patio amid a Summer Storm that carries a "Severe Thunderstorm Warning" from the National Weather Service. "Seek Shelter" they say, so here I am, sheltered and watching God do what God does. And it is truly impressive! The lightning show far surpasses any fireworks, and the rolling thunder... Continue Reading →
It’s One of Those ‘Bunker’ Days
Hubbin and I spent a bit of time in our bunker this afternoon because of the hail and the Duncan warning siren blaring. Yes, we have a bunker for a storm/tornado shelter. Something like it was in the top five requirements of home ownership for me to move to the Midwest/South, and I'm mighty glad... Continue Reading →
Feeling the Urge to Write
It seems as if the only moments I take the time to put a halt to my busy day and write lately are when storms are a-brewing; today is no exception. I am on the patio, seeing the lightning flashes and hearing the thunder roll and it is peaceful to me, this weather, comforting in... Continue Reading →