tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post1723198742168032280..comments2024-01-08T22:34:34.909-05:00Comments on Looking Up: RainCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-19053646570388697932007-08-13T20:38:00.000-05:002007-08-13T20:38:00.000-05:00Monarch -Yep. It's a goooood thing.We, too, have ...Monarch -<BR/>Yep. It's a goooood thing.<BR/>We, too, have monarchs in abundance. That's a gooood thing too :0)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-7595205784800378352007-08-13T20:23:00.000-05:002007-08-13T20:23:00.000-05:00rain is good right? LOL - monarch's have been fl...rain is good right? LOL - monarch's have been flying all over here recently!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-1670334343758246252007-08-12T21:37:00.000-05:002007-08-12T21:37:00.000-05:00Sandy -Yes, I've suspected we are kindred spirits ...Sandy -<BR/><BR/>Yes, I've suspected we are kindred spirits :0) I'm so glad you liked my poem. We've been blessed with yet more rain - ahhhhh.<BR/><BR/>Sweet Mary -<BR/><BR/>Now young lady - you need never apologize to me! Heavens to Betsy! I'm so far behind on my blog reading. I just trust my blogging buddies are as busy as me and consequently understand my absences at their blog doorsteps.<BR/> <BR/>I've got to skip over to your blog before bed - to see if there's a Bella/Chloe fix waiting :0)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-33130052610460844232007-08-12T20:05:00.000-05:002007-08-12T20:05:00.000-05:00Dear Cathy,Please forgive me for missing this wond...Dear Cathy,<BR/><BR/>Please forgive me for missing this wonderful post and poem!<BR/><BR/>The heat is getting to me.<BR/><BR/>It's dry.<BR/><BR/>Your description of rain is so soothing for dry souls.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for such inspiring words.<BR/><BR/>You are wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-39026333699580452102007-08-10T16:23:00.000-05:002007-08-10T16:23:00.000-05:00I did find your poem very pleasant, Cathy. I have ...I did find your poem very pleasant, Cathy. I have noticed that we share the same feelings on several subjects. <BR/>So glad you had rain, we went through a hot, dry spell a couple of weeks ago, and it was not a happy time here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-1860496573376012352007-08-09T16:55:00.000-05:002007-08-09T16:55:00.000-05:00Laurie - Oh, I'm so glad it works for you. I wrot...Laurie - <BR/><BR/>Oh, I'm so glad it works for you. I wrote it years ago and found it in my stack of stuff and kind'a liked it,too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-36152554726338389762007-08-09T13:59:00.000-05:002007-08-09T13:59:00.000-05:00Oh Cathy, your poem is exquisite. I have no words...Oh Cathy, your poem is exquisite. I have no words.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-59208973131380904792007-08-09T10:12:00.000-05:002007-08-09T10:12:00.000-05:00Tim! -How kind of you to point out the alliteratio...Tim! -<BR/><BR/>How kind of you to point out the alliteration in my poem. Honestly - I had missed this completely. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>You know - I've been enjoying your poems.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Nina -<BR/><BR/>Thank you. One hesitates to put our creative work 'out there'. I'm pleased that your poet's soul found it pleasant.<BR/><BR/>I love gully-washers. Can anyone ignore them and not be drawn to a window?<BR/><BR/>100'! I didn't know it was that hot south of me. Whew! Hang in there. It can't last.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-82520819495092973812007-08-09T06:47:00.000-05:002007-08-09T06:47:00.000-05:00Love the poem of the rain, rain, rain. So very ca...Love the poem of the rain, rain, rain. So very calming.<BR/>We had a gully-washer, too. But the heat continues--yesterday the hottest in 8 years--100. And a repeat performance scheduled for today. Ugh.<BR/>Thanks for the pleasant reading.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-22454140168433029122007-08-09T06:44:00.000-05:002007-08-09T06:44:00.000-05:00Nice poem Cathy. I like the use of the "pa" sound...Nice poem Cathy. I like the use of the "pa" sound. I'll think of "pa" "pa" "pa" and your poem the next time it rains.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-80407290977304321182007-08-08T20:58:00.000-05:002007-08-08T20:58:00.000-05:00Three Collie - You're kind. I was hoping I didn't...Three Collie - <BR/><BR/>You're kind. I was hoping I didn't go over the top with that description. But this sweltering heat inspires one to hyperbolic summits :0)<BR/><BR/>Pam -<BR/><BR/>Thank you :0) It's always nice to know a poem worked.<BR/><BR/>Larry -<BR/><BR/>Oh, I'm glad I could inspire you to sit and listen to the rain, rain . . . the rain:0)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-21607247807869144922007-08-08T19:18:00.000-05:002007-08-08T19:18:00.000-05:00ahh-nice post! Next time it rains, I'm going to ta...ahh-nice post! Next time it rains, I'm going to take some time and just sit by the window watchingLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-2684181886093457092007-08-08T17:44:00.000-05:002007-08-08T17:44:00.000-05:00Aw, rain, how wonderful that looks! And I love yo...Aw, rain, how wonderful that looks! And I love your poem, too!NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-37201650819398057342007-08-08T15:50:00.000-05:002007-08-08T15:50:00.000-05:00"cicada-chanting, devil's anvil, sun-pounding last..."cicada-chanting, devil's anvil, sun-pounding last few days"<BR/>Speaking of poetic...that is just a great phrase there....describes this summer very well! Glad you are getting a little rain.threecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-77613338912318451272007-08-08T13:44:00.000-05:002007-08-08T13:44:00.000-05:00Bonita!You've turned the heat on! Oh my word - wha...Bonita!<BR/><BR/>You've turned the heat on! Oh my word - what a strange summer. But 60' is lovely for moving around outside.<BR/><BR/>Honestly - I don't remember it ever being so sweltering here - we race from the car to the house. Sadly, there's so much beauty in August - everything ripening - preparing to pass on genes to the next generation. But, it's to hot to go out and revel in it.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-51103406161975762552007-08-08T11:22:00.000-05:002007-08-08T11:22:00.000-05:00Yes, I think time stops, to listen to the rain. He...Yes, I think time stops, to listen to the rain. Here in the Pacific Northwest we have an entire winter of misting and storms, and I have learned to really savor it. Today, and yesterday, we have really low temps - mid 60's. I've had to turn the heat on in the mornings! Shut the windows at night! So unusual, to have it so chilly.Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634611054014237422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-3081533582956553342007-08-08T10:00:00.000-05:002007-08-08T10:00:00.000-05:00Bev - you are kind to absolve me of my guilt. AND ...Bev -<BR/><BR/> you are kind to absolve me of my guilt. AND I've decided to purchase the Sony H9! It's getting good reviews and I really want to see if I can do a better job recording all the amazing life out there in the bushes, trees and puddles.<BR/><BR/>Donna - <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you like my wet little offering :0)<BR/><BR/>Water. I have to have water. I simply could not live in the desert southwest.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-32385088165272010382007-08-08T06:51:00.000-05:002007-08-08T06:51:00.000-05:00Cathy--there is something elemental about rain. N...Cathy--there is something elemental about rain. No wonder you press your nose up against the window. I do love your poem and the photos, how they all interweave and complement each other.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-36712488731108752562007-08-08T06:33:00.000-05:002007-08-08T06:33:00.000-05:00Cathy - I wouldn't worry too much about losing a S...Cathy - I wouldn't worry too much about losing a Stinkbug egg or two (if that is what they turn out to be, that is). Plenty of Stinkbugs to go around as it is. By the way, I meant to mention that your macro shots are looking pretty good! <BR/>We have had the odd rain, so things are well watered here. I just wish the temperature would drop a few degrees along with the humidity. I have quite a lot of work I'd like to do (mainly painting) and it's just too hot and humid at the moment.burning silohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699849089828169389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-82886993910020548862007-08-07T20:25:00.000-05:002007-08-07T20:25:00.000-05:00Monarch - I'm so happy we're sharing the rain, rai...Monarch - <BR/><BR/>I'm so happy we're sharing the rain, rain, rain.<BR/><BR/>Ruth -<BR/><BR/>Sweetie, You go right ahead and post about rain - it's such a lovely topic it bears repetition. Rain, rain rain . . .Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-32154465638474847332007-08-07T20:16:00.000-05:002007-08-07T20:16:00.000-05:00Cathy, I am so excited about the rain too. It has ...Cathy, I am so excited about the rain too. It has rained here since noon, a nice steady rainfall. Afraid my next post will be on a similar topic unless I have an inspiring dream tonight!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-18026484368580293742007-08-07T20:13:00.000-05:002007-08-07T20:13:00.000-05:00It is so fun watching other blogging friends have ...It is so fun watching other blogging friends have similar weather as I am having!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-14918854084497990732007-08-07T19:50:00.000-05:002007-08-07T19:50:00.000-05:00Bev - A little further confession. The reason the...Bev - A little further confession. The reason there aren't as many eggs in the second picture is because I'm an clutz and in trying to do the super-macro 'bumped' the eggs. Guilt trip - big time. I'm relieved I didn't inadvertently reduce the Monarch population. I'll do better - I promise.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-26428594985841871492007-08-07T19:41:00.000-05:002007-08-07T19:41:00.000-05:00No kidding. Stink Bugs! Well - Guess I'd rather h...No kidding. Stink Bugs! Well - Guess I'd rather have found a Monarch nursery :0) Yes - I'm 100 % sure those are the same eggs.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20316869.post-41010744239092434832007-08-07T19:25:00.000-05:002007-08-07T19:25:00.000-05:00Good to hear that you're getting some rain. I hop...Good to hear that you're getting some rain. I hope it brings a bit of relief from the heat. We're still warm here - looks like it will be over 80 for most of the week, and very humid. Oh well! <BR/>Are those the same eggs as the yellow ones from the other day? These dark ones look like Stinkbug eggs to me - in fact, I'm just about 100% sure that's what they are.<BR/>Loved the poem -- I can see and hear that rain falling!burning silohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699849089828169389noreply@blogger.com