Jun
26

Redemption in the Rain

Not everything about rainy season is bad. There are beautiful moments that come from every rain shower. Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. ~Langston Hughes Tell me how many beads there are In a silver chain Of evening… Continue reading »

Jun
10

The Adventures of Mold

Welcome to rainy season in the Philippines. Where fighting the persistent pervasion of mold growth is a daily battle, downpours are an expected part of the day, and a smart person would never dare leave the house without an umbrella. It’s not that I mind the rain really. After living in the the rainy northwest… Continue reading »

Jul
10

When it Rains, it Pours

I watched a lizard scamper across my wall in a pale shaft of moonlight. Just a week ago, if I had seen that in my own house I would have freaked out. Now I just observe it with calm and perhaps a bit of amazement and wonder at all the unique creatures in this world.… Continue reading »

Apr
14

Rain, You Can’t Tell Me What to Do

I live in the Northwest and this means rain. Lots of it. And today was probably the worst yet I’ve had to ride in. Rain and blustery wind is not a good combination…