And the skies opened up…

and the rains came.  So many different amounts all around us.  Canton, about 35 miles west of here with right at 4 inches.  So far we have well over 2 inches with more rain predicted  off and on during the day.  Right now it is a fine drizzle out. There were many tornado warnings here yesterday with several touchdowns but no damage.  Thank you God!  Everything looks so green outside.

I had a nice but short visit with my son.  My daughter and son in law came over and we had deli roast beef sandwiches, potato salad and coconut cream pie. I have been promised another visit for my birthday in late September.  I hope it happens.

Nothing much new to report.  I can tell by the rugs at my front door that I am going to have to clean again.  AACKK!

I hope you all have a peaceful day.  Stay safe and be happy!!

Beth

And the days grow short…

when you reach September.

“Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game.” 

composed by Kurt Weill, with lyric by Maxwell Anderson

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I have always loved the month of September.  It is the month of my birth.  September is a transition period for Illinois.  We still have warm days  mixed with cooler ones.  The leaves start turning the end of September and peak mid October.  Not so this year: because of the drought many of the leaves have already fallen and many are just hanging dead on the trees.

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And speaking of the the drought, Isaac is paying us a visit.  We have had a nice steady rain since yesterday afternoon.  There were even some tornado watches posted last night.  Predicted rainfall for our immediate area is 3 – 5 inches.  Ask, and ye shall receive.

Have a nice holiday.  Stay safe and be happy!!

Beth