Rainy Days

I remember the 70's song, "Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down." We sang it in my high school choir. It is funny how perceptions change from teen years to middle age...I kinda like rainy days...not so much Mondays, but rainy days are some of the most restful days there are. I especially love rainy days when it is my day off. Curling up on the couch reading a book while the raindrops patter on the glass....mmmmm....yummy. Some of my best naps have taken place on those damp days.

Fall is here and the rain is falling softly. I love it! Outdoor activities are stifled, but sometimes it is good to take time to ease up a bit and enjoy being at home. Last month I bought an antique clock that has to be wound up every seven days. The tick is mesmerizing and restful. It sounds like home.

What other sounds remind me of home? There is always the Sunday after church football game on television. Terry loves that. The sound of the dishwasher draining or otherwise doing its job is always welcome. Telephone calls from my sons and their families. I love to hear the sounds of their dear voices.

Blake Shelton's song "Home" is so beautiful. I urge you to listen to it if you haven't heard it yet. The musicality of it is mystical and the lyrics are touching. I love it. Give it a quick listen when you have time.

Let me urge you to try to enjoy the rainy days when they come and take the time to give yourself the treat of a great memory, a good conversation, or a postponed read from a good book. Happy rainy day!