College football game…and rain…and then this!
The forecast for life is sunshine with occasional rain though there is the possibility of storms. How we live our lives tells what we focus on.
Do you hide away because you fear a storm on the way?
Do you pack an umbrella or raincoat?
Do you look forward to dancing in the rain?
Yes, clouds often loom overhead. Instinct tells us when to trudge forward and when to seek shelter.
Sometimes the sun shines amidst the downpour, and we are blessed with the beauty of a rainbow.
Remember behind the clouds the sun is waiting to burst through and light up your life.
Living in the Gap
May 22, 2012 – Morning Java
Steam curls and clings to the cup; tiny dots of moisture drip. Steam rises in a swirl and becomes ones with air. Our words curl in our mouths and rise to the air, only to disappear unless there are ears to hear what we speak. And even then are our words forgotten as quickly as the steam of a morning cup of coffee?
Living in the Gap – When light hits the subject
May 23, 2012
A dust of darkness lay upon the chest, objects blending into the oak surface. As the lamp lights the world beneath it comes to life. The bulb shines through the shade and light flows beneath. On the wall just behind an arc of brightness scans the wall. The frogs on the ceramic bowl remain in their circle…but now they appear lifelike; ready to hop into the day.
Living in the Gap
May 24, 2012 – Shattered
The sound of crashing dishes turns my head. The tiny teacups are now burnt red shards splattered across the white counter. Kind of like words on a page demanding to be seen; silently they wait each day to be utilized. Stored away, perhaps an excuse for a rainy day…and life takes care of yet another storage issue.
Have you had as much rain as we have? I think it’s rained every evening this week.
Love the rainbow!
I hate carrying umbrellas so I opt for coats…or just getting soaked.
Seems like we have had a bit of rain (if not an entire day of it) for a full week!I keep an umbrella in the car, but usually just run through the rain…and get frizzy hair!
Hello, Spring! The rainbow is magnificent.
With all this spring rain hopefully my flowers will flourish.
Great metaphor and simile. Did your team win the football game or is the rainbow nature’s meager consolation ?
Yes, it did…was a great game! And we had a blast in the rain as we walked several blocks (and stopped off for a drink) on the way to the game and from the game!
Suzi my friend, what a STUNNING photo of the rainbow!!!!!
How glorious! Aren’t rainbows happy and magical things?
I’m one of those strange people who loves rain. In fact, I will often walk in it and allow myself to get wet. Rain, to me, feels so cleansing.
We’ve had a lot here lately, too.
“Remember behind the clouds the sun is waiting to burst through and light up your life.”
Loved that!
And I also loved your Living in the Gaps. I could actually SMELL that aroma in “Morning Java!”
Have a faaaaaaaabulous day!
X
I love rainbows…so often unexpected and always puts a smile on my face and happiness in my heart!
Rainbow is seen more in spring And it is very beautiful after the rain
Yes, lots of rain in the spring. This pic was taken last year. I only think I’ve seen one so far this spring and didn’t manage to get a pic of it, but it still made me smile.
You’re so sweet
I love a summer storm! And rainbows are amazing! One day, I’ll find that pot of gold!
Will you share it with me?
I can’t pick one of these Living in the Gap moments as they each are perfect moments!
We have a lot more perfect moments than we realize…
Beautiful photo! I love rainbows, but I’m more inclined to hole up when storms are in the area. Sorry about your teacups.
Me, too…but don’t mind walking in the rain when there’s no lightening!
I tend to be rather pragmatic about broken “teacups” too . . . one less thing to deal with.
Yes, they came with the pot so I didn’t have the heart to ditch them even though I didn’t use them…tea cups don’t tend to hold enough; just give me a good old mug!
I always welcome the rain, especially because I only witness it a handful of times in the desert. It’s a welcome event for us.
I’m sure it is a welcome sight there…we really start hoping for it mid July.
Beautiful picture and I love your in the gaps. I love the way you found a bright spot in an otherwise possible catastrophe!
gotta’ look for the bright side!
I don’t wait for the sun to come out from behind the clouds. I work to BE the sunshine!
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I also now look at broken items as storage relief!
You ARE a ray of sunshine!
That’s what I strive for!! Blind ‘em with my sparkle!