“A single gentle rain makes the grass many shades greener. So our prospects brighten on the influx of better thoughts. We should be blessed if we lived in the present always, and took advantage of every accident that befell us.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
By accident, fate, or by design – life took some interesting twists and turns in the last few weeks. Some sad, some scary. But one thing I’ve learned: life just happens. When the storms come – you can let them drown you in sorrow and doubt, or you can learn to dance in the rain.
Dancing in the rain is what the garden did this weekend –
and the dogs. Nope. These are not Golden Retrievers. But that is another story.
I think the garden was a bit more appreciative of the puddles than Roger.
I know that many who read this blog are praying for an end to rain or snow, but we delight in the grey and gloom knowing that an endless stream of blue skies and hot, thirsty days await.
“Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses.” ~ Proverb
I’m grateful for the rain, just as I am grateful for the sunshine that brings warmth, and flowers, and light to life.
No point in wishing for one or the other. All we can do is live in the present, take advantage of each accident that befalls us, and dance in the rain.
Gardens For Goldens 
I better wait a couple days for my next post.
Silly.
Was somebody fetching Anna the ball? Beautiful pictures.
I’m dancing in the rain and cold today at my sewing machine. 🙂
There is nothing this sort of rain to make our plants happy. As always, your photos and words are wonderful! Thank you…
A good long April soak…just what the doctor ordered for our California gardens and trees. 🙂
Beautifully said and so true. Mindfulness is something I aspire to. I’m working on it every day.
I’m sorry for the sad and sorrowful times. You’re right. They arrive unannounced and often unwelcome, but they’re all part of life.
The garden looks cool and refreshed. Our garden is equally cleansed from this recent rain, and my rain tanks topped full once again. I didn’t expect this from April. What a pleasant surprise.
Truly. April showers? If memory serves, last year’s rain stopped in December. Drink it up!
Yes indeed! Last year was worse than the year before. I’m loving every single drop!
A little more headed our way…I hope the same for you.
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Dogs, like flowers, are very good at dancing in the rain. I’m happy for your much-needed rain, and wish you the very best this week.
Thank you…you as well. 🙂