Raining, again.

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I couldn't be sure.  When it rains?  Usually, in August, it starts out with a buildup.  This year that started in July.  Not every day, but often enough, it was cloudy.  To my memory, that is unusual.  Then it would begin raining.  But in short amounts.  Almost a tease.  Well, that, too, started last month.  One rain was minutes long, another and the only other I know about, literally dropped rain in a line and kept on going, or very close.  I so wanted more rain.

That it rained last night, into this morning, didn't surprise me.  I was surprised it didn't before.  Though, wasn't sure.  Sometimes it can tease rain so badly that I go a bit crazy waiting for it.  But, that it is raining again, so soon?  More does than doesn't surprise me.  In one sense, it seemed like it should rain more.  On the other hand, I just didn't think it would rain.  Perhaps I thought more rain would be greedy?  Or, I just didn't believe because it seemed too good to be true?  Strange how the mind conjures.

Now, it isn't cooling off much.  At 65, it just doesn't feel cool.  Even out in the rain, it is... almost, to me, a warm rain.  Or was when I went out five minutes ago.  Warm winds, warm air, hot earth.  Then again, much cooler, with crops, and that could be a problem too.  Though, it is still 80 here near the computer and 76/77 around the house otherwise.  So... still warm.  Bleh.

My mother called.  But... I don't know.  It seems like she doesn't want to talk much.  Not that we had a lot to say.  It's, just, she seemed in a rush.  She is older.  I don't know.  I won't worry about it, just a bit surprised.  Of late, she is always in a hurry to get off the phone.  Honestly, if it is because she has friends who want her, or things to do, or even if she is just more tired, wears out more quickly, that is fine.  And the first two would be pleasing, to me.  She is a social bee, and loves company, fitting in, being useful, needed, wanted.  And she has a way of making herself useful so as to be wanted, as company.  It was good to hear from her,  and that she is fine.  That was the reason for the call, sum total, in truth.

I did ask her about some projects.  Quilts, and something else.  She seems interested, and would be happy for such.  So... I will begin practicing on my stuff.  Hopefully able to put something nice together for her, perhaps for an early Christmas set of presents.  I thought I better ask.  Perhaps should wouldn't want the items, or couldn't take quilts in there.  Hard to know, the crazy rules they make these days.

Well... popcorn.  I was hungry, didn't want to cook.  Should be done.  Quite a bit of thunder out there.  Popcorn and thunder, a nice mix.  Wish there was lightning, but it just isn't showing... not from my points of view.  Later.  Or goodnight.