We finally have rain today! I had forgotten how much I truly enjoy the rain. It is fantastic to listen to and to watch. Our island doesn't always particularly smell great with all the tourists mess but with the rain it has freshened everything up nicely. However, what the rain does most for me is it takes me back into the recesses of my mind and sends me into a flood of memories.
Rain reminds me of crisp mornings and crisp evenings with constant umbrella use or none at all. It reminds me of windshield wipers, from scratch chicken pot pies, nudging closer to the heater, and movies during the day. Rain reminds me of the redwood forests, elk, waterfalls, lagoons cloaked in fog, and creeks running strong with fish. Rain reminds me of fresh air, my fuzzy hair, and a wonderfully hoppy IPA with dinner. Rain reminds me of warm fleece vests, perching to watch the waves, and braving the ocean for a short surfing session. The rain truly reminds me of my life in California and makes me miss it so.
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