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a rare august storm

August 17, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner

On this Sunday morning, we are in the midst of an amazing, unusual August storm. Rolling thunder moves from one side of the house to the other. The air is electrified. I feel the couch tremble as another wave begins.

Flashes of lightening brighten the dimly lit room where I sit. John, Lucy and Annabelle sleep extra late, lulled by the glorious storm.

I write. But mostly I listen.

stormy morning

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Musical Pairing:

The Weather Girls, It’s Raining Men

Filed Under: Life, Nature & Seasons Tagged With: summer storm, thunderstorm

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Comments

  1. Barbara Tate says

    August 17, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Well said, Talya Tate Boerner!! We are suppose to get rain today too.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      August 17, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Barbara Tate!

  2. Colene says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:57 am

    That was so nice! I felt like I was right there with you. Today is the first time we have seen the sun for awhile. We have had lots of gloomy, cloudy, misty, foggy, rainy weather lately. Happy Sunday and a happy week to you. 🙂

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      August 18, 2014 at 4:29 am

      I hope you had a happy sunny Sunday!

  3. gayle glass says

    August 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Love those quiet, rainy mornings. Thanks for sharing this moment with us.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      August 19, 2014 at 7:23 am

      My pleasure!


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

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