Day 2 - 301 -- Another Rainy Day

The remnants of Hurricane Patricia and an Alberta clipper blew through today. The wind blew rain sideways in waves while I was out to visit the physio. I had to dry off the rain gear before hanging it up there and again when I got back to the office. At least the new outerwear kept my clothes dry, but I think I need gore tex gloves <smile>. Good news from the physio -- the pain has been less but it seems that the strength is better than 4 weeks ago. I have more strengthening and stretching exercises to do to help get things into a stronger place. I have another appointment for a checkup in a few weeks.

Rain can be overwhelming when driving in heavy downpours; yet somehow it can be quite comforting when not accompanied by gusty winds. The temperature was warmer today, about 16-18C, so the rain was not as startling as it can be in much cooler temperatures -- nothing worse than wet mitts <smile>.  The greyness of a very cloudy day can be challenging and it is understandable why it is used as a metaphor for sadness. I've generally found it to be somewhat more positive -- washing away the old and making way for the new. While a week or two of greyness and rain can become very oppressive, a single day here and there are refreshing in some ways.

The selection chosen for today contains lyrics that use several metaphors with rain at the centre. To me it does cover the aspect of washing away or renewal that I'd pondered today -- even the water off a duck's back idiom fits here. Enjoy!

Bring on the Rain -- Jo Dee Messina ft. Tim McGraw