Hear the waves

The sounds of rain dancing on a metal roof or of waves crashing on a rocky shoreline are relaxing for many people, myself included.  As each wave comes to shore, breaks, runs up on the sand and then retreats, I become mesmerized by the sheer power, beauty and vastness of the ocean. If you are a “water lover,” perhaps this video by David Culver will transport you from your desk and keyboard to a place far away in Costa Rica and give you a moment of escape and relaxation.  You can almost feel the mist on your face.

The big chill – baby, it’s cold outside!

Let’s dismiss with the comment “You’re from Minnesota.  You should be used to the cold.”  That’s why I’m FROM Minnesota!  The last few days have been nasty, to say the least.  Cold.  Damp.  Sometimes windy.  On and off rainy.  Gripe (gree-pay)(cold/flu) is getting a good grip on nearly everyone.  Yesterday, I had on sox, shoes, sweatpants, an undershirt, a double layered fleece top and a fleece vest zipped up to the throat … and never warmed up.  Today I added a scarf to the attractive ensemble and that seemed to do the trick.  Whew.  The next item of apparel to go on my body would have been a hat or head scarf.  Everyone I know is complaining about the cold and hunting for jackets, turtlenecks and warm sweaters (no doubt enhanced with musty smells from the rainy season we’ve just endured).  Apparently, we have all become like delicate hothouse plants since the temperature has only gotten down to 61 degrees!!!  Pretty soon we’ll all be complaining about the heat.  Never satisfied! (This home’s fireplace will take the chill off.)