Tag Archives: storms

… finding beauty in the storm…

Posted on August 11, 2022 by oct17

What a powerful storm we had one night this week.  Rain had been promised for days, but always evaded our area; we watched black skies circle around us and heard thunder rumble near us. Rain never fell. We have been … Continue reading →

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… ramblings in the rain…

Posted on May 31, 2022 by oct17

I wish I were the only person rambling… unfocused, confused… saddened, a bit lost in these moments. But  there must be others.  I texted a friend this morning who walked through a major storm over the weekend, agreeing that life is … Continue reading →

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… holding on…

Posted on December 16, 2021 by oct17

“Go to your safe place and stay”… warns the TV or cell phone.  “Stay until the disaster is passed.” Is there a safe place when more than 30 devastating winter tornadoes make a very long journey through six states, destroying … Continue reading →

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… waiting…

Posted on September 2, 2021 by oct17

You’ve heard the statement… nothing in life is certain but death and taxes.  Let’s add another certain reality… waiting.  We all wait… for something.  Some wait longer, wait more patiently, more often. But we all are waiting. I so wish … Continue reading →

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. . . in the storm . . .

Posted on March 15, 2019 by oct17

I remember the day . . . some parts not so clearly. But I do remember the storm. Strong March winds rocked the vanilla colored Volkswagon as we headed up the mountain. Dark clouds filled the sky, and pelting rain … Continue reading →

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