Let it rain. . . . . .

. . . . . . . because we need it sometimes to wash away the dust and grime 

of everyday living, to refresh the gardens and grow the crops.

No sign of Christmas snow around here but we did have some heavy rain

 a day or so ago. It bounced in the bird baths making them

 overflow - robins seemed to love that, washed the leaves off the parked cars and sent

 them floating down the driveway to join the small mountains we'd already raked

to the curb. The camellias sparkled after their much-loved shower, and I even 

noticed a little growth spurt of the lawn.

Growing up in an often rainy country I've had my share of umbrellas, most were 

dowdy and dreary black until those clear vinyl domes became popular - what ever

 happened to them anyway? 

When visiting Claude Monet's beautiful house and gardens in France this year

I saw these - I should have purchased at least one - who would mind

paddling about in the rain under the waterlilies!

Go here to 'visit' Giverny

http://abreathoffreshair-mary.blogspot.com/2015/09/claude-monets-giverny.html

Claude Monet's beautiful paintings available on umbrellas - Giverny, France
 September 2015 

This being the last shopping weekend before Christmas, I hope
you have lovely weather to venture out with no need of an 
umbrella. We have lovely sunshine today but it has turned cooler
which is fine with me.
Have a wonderful weekend.