I was sipping coffee out on my patio the other day to watch the storm race through, and amid the sounds of thunder, I heard the city's outdoor community speaker warning people to take shelter because of the many lightning strikes. To me, there is comfort in hearing those warnings. Just knowing that there is... Continue Reading →
Another Late-Night Tornado Warning
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 →
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