Right now, Tropical Storm Bill has received a lot of hype. It finally made landfall but hasn’t been the major storm predicted. However, we may have problems in the hours that follow. (Houston NBC-TV has been broadcasting weather news continually since ten o’clock last night.)

For your amusement: This morning, I spent over an hour in my recliner with a damp wash-cloth over my forehead–and fell asleep. (I had a sleepless night, and I’ve had a major headache!!) I was surprised to open my eyes and see SUNSHINE. It was raining earlier… and will rain again. 

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Two-forty PM and raindrops drove me indoors. Within seconds, very hard rain, lightning and thunder!! What’s a gardener to do on a rainy day?? Pull weeds (and check the rain gauges)!!

Two-fifty PM and–suddenly–the saturated soil had an inch of water standing on top!! Lightning must have been very close because the thunder was deafening.

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When the storm is over, before the awning goes out again, I’ll trim those low hanging limbs. I’ve been concerned because the limbs were rubbing the awning. BUT it was impossible to get to them because the rain barrels and planters hog that area and no way to set up the ladder. No end to projects in my garden!! (Keep me in your prayers as I climb the ladder?!)

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The rain comes and goes. The TV meteorologist’ call them “rain bands.” A **lot** more rain is forecast!!