It rained here yesterday. A short 5 minute rain that pounded itself into the earth as if the skies knew how much we, and the earth, needed it. Today, the thunder is clapping loudly and the scent of rain is in the air. If you can imagine this (and it’s true), people are walking around, noses up in the air, sniffing. We are rejuvenated by the scent. It means that relief to this dryness is finally coming.

Last night I couldn’t sleep. At 20% humidity, it felt muggy. I know…you’re laughing, aren’t you? *smile* But 20% is about 15% higher than our highest humidity in 4 months.

The fires to the southeast of us continue to burn but are at 75% containment. Now, if we can avoid the dry lightening storms and move right into monsoons, we may be saved.

Funny how the earth can save us. It does, though. And it’s the sweetest thing.