If i were to move to Tennessee i would never see sky scapes like this again because the trees there are tall and lanky, not short and stubby, and i would have to climb quite a bit before i would have an unobstructed view of the sunset.
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Storms
I grew up in Texas. I spent most of my life in this environment and i was used to the cycle of drought. 3 years dry, 1 wet. It had been 4 years since we had any significant rainfall to speak of. The reserve collected rain water for emergencies was nearly gone. The creeks were …
Spring and Summer Sunsets
the Magnificent Progression of Surprise Weather
I arrived home one day to find this cloud formation sitting directly on top of my property. There were no other clouds, just this rather impressive blob sitting atop my house dropping sheets of rain on the yard. Because it was near sundown the thing soon caught all sorts of pink and orange light which …
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Beauty of the Hill Country
When the light painted the clouds in the sky various colors it often painted the yard as well. All the land was awash with pink or yellow light and i couldn’t understand why anyone would ever want to live anywhere else. However, i was grateful they did because i didn’t desire a thousand neighbors in …
The Ultimate Canvas
I have always thought of the sky as God’s canvas. Just like a mortal artist, i believe he paints. Only, he works in mediums other than oil or acrylic. Dust/smog, light, and water are blended together on the daily to make thousands of beautiful pictures over time…the paintbrush being wind.
A Brief Pause in the Weather
A brief pause in the rain allowed me to get some things done around the homestead.