Tag Archives: thunder
September Eighth; Already a Second Pot of Coffee Morning
Who needs an alarm clock when you have thunder? I wasn’t expecting that manner of awakening this morning. I was actually awake, well not fully, and definitely not out of bed when I heard the first rumble of thunder. It … Continue reading
Day 231; Footnotes of Simple Pleasures
It was that close. My son introduced me to a friend of his who is the wife of a man who once worked with him. They are members of the Jeep group that I joined and were the first friends … Continue reading
Day 227; Footnotes of Days Like Today
In the distance I hear thunder. The breeze coming in through the open windows has cooled down immensely. Still, the crickets are singing while they are able. Both dogs are inside, both staring toward the door as if watching and … Continue reading
Day 232; Footnotes of Knowing Who To Run To When Feeling Afraid
There I was, minding my own business for once, doing my household chores when my phone rang. For probably the third time, mom was calling. I honestly don’t mind though, I’m just glad to still be receiving those calls. She … Continue reading
Day 208; Footnotes of Being Prepared
The thunder rumbles in the distance, the sky has grown increasingly dark. The growing dark causing the solar lights out front to come on, one by one. A flickering against the approaching clouds. From the woods, the tree frogs call … Continue reading
Day 199; Footnotes of Storms and Concerns They Bring
All it took was one rumble of thunder. Both dogs are inside and safe from the thunder demon but with every rumble they look toward the sound. Rain is falling fairly hard, I need to move my car into the … Continue reading
July Ninth-Capture the Thought
It got dark…fast. Not night time dark, thunderstorm dark. I heard the first rumble but wasn’t positive it was thunder, by the second long, low growl from the sky, I had no doubt. I also knew that Molly would be … Continue reading
Day 188; Footnotes of The Thunder Beast Approaches
I am starting this very early. It is usually closer to ten at night when I do this post script for the day, but a storm is coming. I see the dark clouds approaching and hear the thunder rumbling ever … Continue reading
Day 124; Footnotes of This May Sound Silly
I do not even try to hide the fact that I am technologically challenged. My son laughs at me, then tries to teach me. So far I haven’t been a very good student even though he knows what he’s talking … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 