We are having a streak of rainy weather here. And that brings balmy temps as compared with other places in the States recently. We are having high 40’s daytime and low 40’s at night. I hate to even say that when I see the pix of the freeze on the east coast, feel guilty that we are having it so easy.
The walking is a little soggy though and companions are few and far between. Standing water is starting to collect in spots and the creek is running. Some trees have gone over giving the trail through the woods more of a random look. The cover crop on the corn field is giving it a greener look as it slowly pushes skyward. The birds and the squirrels are busy harvesting sunflower seeds from the feeders.
So it is all different from the warm glory of summertime. Now it takes a little prep and care to be comfortable on the trail. But the rain always seems less of a problem when you are actually out in it as opposed to looking at it through the window. Once you are out there you get into the swing of it and it’s fine.
I have been renewing my conversation with Saint James and perhaps that is what this time of year is good for. Time to review, as Kelly would say, the things that are important. Time to check out priorities and keep them straight. Time to organize, to build strength. Saint James guide me.
The best to you there, love, Felipe.
Finally we are getting some life giving rain here in Chico, Ca. I just got back from my newly designated local camino loop in Bidwell Park. Thoughts of how the downed limbs and trees from the droughts have a noble sense of acceptance about them. And that the rain a cleansing. A beginning. A baptism.
In connection through Nature, Kathleen
Kathleen ~ glad to hear you are out in the rain walking and checking things out. Each season has its own beauty but sometimes it takes some digging to appreciate. Keep in touch, Felipe.x
How is Kelly doing? Think of him from to time. Hoping he is keeping busy. My son is in Seattle right now visiting friends. Tried to convince him to come over to Vashon, but he is a less extroverted than I am.
We too, are having a lot of rain down here in SoCal. Crazy flooding going on in the burn areas with mudslides here and there. But I am so glad to see rain! We need a lot more spread out over time.
Much love to you and Rebecca!
Carol
Carol ~ hi, are you covered in mud? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Man, California goes from one bad situation to the next. Will put a rock on the pile for you and your neighbors. Yea, Kelly. I need to check in on him. I would call him right now but it is a little early. He had an operation recently and is recovering, bless him. Only one Kelly. So, hope to see you soon somewhere. Felipe.x
“So it is all different from the warm glory of summertime. Now it takes a little prep and care to be comfortable on the trail. But the rain always seems less of a problem when you are actually out in it as opposed to looking at it through the window. Once you are out there you get into the swing of it and it’s fine.” – P. Volker
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – JRR Tolkien
Catalina ~ you are really digging around. You did a lot of reading today, I can tell by the stats. Find anything interesting? Felipé.x