Day 6 - 289 -- Rain Storm

Mid-morning had me heading out for milk. The walk was pleasant, though at the onset of a nor'easter. I timed things well to avoid the major winds and rain that lasted through the afternoon. As I walked back from the store, I looked up at the sky, which was filled with flying leaves. It resembled flocks of birds, but it was foliage. By the end of the major winds of the storm, leaves cover the ground and look to be ankle deep in places. There are still some left to fall from the trees, so there will be more on the ground in the coming weeks.

Today I felt a bit down for several reasons and encountered intermittent tears of frustration and sadness. I did manage to distract myself by packing the 'go bag' in case trees damaged in the last storm came down in this storm. Also, some revisions to a writing project were completed and  forwarded to my co-author. A call from a friend in the evening brought some smiles. And, no new trees down in my yard also helped me breathe a bit.

A song title struck me during one of the teary parts of the day. I've used it here before, but the lyrics say so much so well, that a repeat seemed reasonable. The lyrics are a bit sad, but the duo singing made me smile. Enjoy!

Crying in the Rain -- James Taylor & Elvis Costello