I did take it easy yesterday, save for the usual laundry. I’ll do that again today because we have major storms headed our way this afternoon. Late in the afternoon yesterday, we had a doozie of a thunderstorm, which seemed to go on forever. Thunder, lightning, crazy winds with torrential rain. The wind direction seemed to change every few minutes, sheets of rain were pummeling us from every direction. The power went out briefly; interestingly, right before the storm.
Today’s forecast has red exclamation points everywhere. I suppose that’s because there is also the danger of a tornado. I’ll freely admit all of this makes me nervous.
Right now, it’s still a bit foggy and fairly quiet out there.
In the afternoon, I spent a few hours watching a giveaway online. The Blythe community is pretty special. One of the members of that community passed away from colon cancer not long after I started collecting my girls. She was far too young. She was apparently a wonderful, supportive, and funny person who everyone adored. One of her friends did an incredible job of organizing a fund raiser for cancer research. Many, many artists donated their creations for a massive giveaway, which was organized into bundles with different themes. The actual drawing was yesterday. I had purchased a couple of tickets, but didn’t win anything. And boy, were the prizes spectacular! But what was most impressive as we all tuned in for the live drawing was the wonderful sense of community. The fundraiser raised over 10,000 pounds – the equivalent of more than $14,000. Bravo!
Deeply into the new Elizabeth George and I suspect I’ll be reading this afternoon, trying to tune out the storms, which, frankly, sound dangerous. Praying that we’re spared, that everyone is spared.
Stay safe.
Happy Monday.
glad you enjoyed that day of mostly-rest. and the new book, too.
hope and praying that you and everyone else are spared tornadoes and don’t lose power.
would like a good soaking rain here … much needed and would be much enjoyed!
hope everyone has a good day. stay safe!
kathy
These rains are torrential. I’d like a nice soaking rain as well, but that’s not what we’re getting.
Stay safe, Kathy.
I echo Kathy’s sentiments about your storms. And I wish we’d actually get some…not severe, mind you…but rain would be most welcome around here.
Hoping to actually plant my annuals today….think the night’s lows have finally risen to where it’s now safe. I still have a few perennials to plants guess I better get on that, too.
Happy reading! ;)
There are ruts in our driveway from the torrential rains we got last night and this morning. And the most intense storms are yet to come.
Stay safe, Donnamae.
Prayers
Prayers
Thank you, Brenda.
Stay safe.
I’ll have to read up on the storms in your area; sounds scary; be safe!
Thanks, Vicki.
Stay safe.
Got you and Don in my prayers for a safe weather day. I’ll keep everyone in my prayers today that will be impacted.
Thank you, Tana.
Stay safe.
I will keep you in my prayers tonight. Hopefully the storms won’t be as bad as they are predicting. I love thunder and rain as long as it is not dangerous!
Take care!
They were pretty bad, but we’re okay.
Stay safe, Deb.
I hope you weathered the storms well and didn’t lose power. The online fundraiser sounds fun and like a good diversion for an excellent cause. Enjoy the book!
Thanks, Jeanie!
Stay safe.