Ahhh. Rain.

It seems as if rain comes in two proportions: too much of it or not enough. This year, we have been in the "not enough" category. The wheat in the fields is in bad shape, and the lawns in the city are suffering. Even those of us who have turned on our sprinkler systems notice that our lawns are not as green as perhaps they should be. Maybe that will change today.

Last night, about 3:00 a.m., the lightning started. Babs noticed, and within about 5 minutes she was snuggled up at our heads, trying to escape the flashing light outside. Soon the rain started and continued off and on for the remainder of the night. This morning we awakened to the fresh smell of rain, created by about 1/2" of falling water. I can already tell the difference around the neighborhood. Ahh rain. Just right today.