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We were warned today of “rain, torrential at times.” We awoke after 7 this morning to a torrent. More than five hours later, the sun is shining, but the torrent will soon return for the first few hours of the afternoon. Maybe even thunder and lightning. The forecast for tomorrow is sunshine and no clouds. I vaguely remember what that looks like. After my 7ish wake-up, I went back to bed until 9:45. The first half hour or so was spent snuggling with San Geraldo.
I’m trying to decide how to be productive today. I have plenty of options. I just need to do something. Yesterday was a bit of a throwaway, which was a shame since it didn’t rain at all. San Geraldo was supposed to go to the supermarket to pick up some things he had forgotten to order. He never got around to it. We did both enjoy a couple of siestas. I took care of some computer maintenance, as did he. And I even took out the trash and recycling last night. I sometimes lazily skip a day, but I don’t want to go out in a torrential downpour tonight, so I figured I’d prepare for that possibility.
The Kid Brother called me an hour early Tuesday night. I think he was bored. It was actually fine, because I always get to bed late after chatting with him. It’s still so exciting that he often initiates our chats. We’re scheduled for 11 p.m., talk for 20 to 30 minutes, and then I need a while to wind back down again. Some Tuesdays, I don’t get to bed until 1:30 or later. He was bored because as he said, it was “too cold to be outside!” But he was surprisingly pleasant.
SG’s sister Linda had told me a while back that she sent KB a small lucky horseshoe to keep in his pocket, especially for when he goes bowling. I finally remembered to ask him about it. He had received it and immediately knew who it was from. I asked him if he keeps it in his pocket. “No way! It’s in my drawer so I don’t lose it.” Losing a lucky horseshoe wouldn’t be very lucky. He has a lucky horseshoe on a cord around his neck that SG’s mother, Alice, gave him in 1989. Click here.
Obviously, I have nothing especially exciting or interesting to share. I hope to do a better job tomorrow.
Hoy nos avisaron de “lluvia, torrencial a veces”. Nos despertamos después de las 7 de la mañana con un torrente. Más de cinco horas después, brilla el sol, pero el torrente volverá pronto durante las primeras horas de la tarde. Quizás incluso truenos y relámpagos. El pronóstico para mañana es sol y sin nubes. Recuerdo vagamente cómo se ve eso. Después de despertarme sobre las 7, volví a la cama hasta las 9:45. Pasé la primera media hora, más o menos, acurrucándome con San Geraldo.
Estoy tratando de decidir cómo ser productivo hoy. Tengo muchas opciones. Solo necesito hacer algo. Ayer fue un día un poco descabellado, lo cual fue una pena porque no llovió nada. San Geraldo tenía que ir al supermercado a comprar algunas cosas que había olvidado pedir. Nunca lo hizo. Ambos disfrutamos de un par de siestas. Me encargué del mantenimiento de la computadora, al igual que él. E incluso saqué la basura y el reciclaje anoche. A veces, por pereza, me salto un día, pero no quiero salir bajo un aguacero esta noche, así que pensé en prepararme para esa posibilidad.
El Hermanito me llamó una hora temprano el martes por la noche. Creo que estaba aburrido. En realidad, no pasó nada, porque siempre me acuesto tarde después de charlar con él. Sigue siendo tan emocionante que a menudo él inicia nuestras charlas. Quedamos a las 23:00, hablamos durante 20 o 30 minutos, y luego necesito un rato para relajarme. Algunos martes, no me acuesto hasta la 1:30 o más tarde. Estaba aburrido porque, como él mismo dijo, “¡hacía demasiado frío para estar afuera!” Pero fue sorprendentemente amable.
Linda, una de las dos hermanas de SG, me había contado hace un tiempo que le había enviado a KB una pequeña herradura de la suerte para que la guardara en el bolsillo, especialmente para cuando fuera a jugar a los bolos. Finalmente me acordé de preguntarle. La había recibido y enseguida supo de quién era. Le pregunté si la guardaba en el bolsillo. “¡Ni hablar! Está en mi cajón para no perderla”. Perder una herradura de la suerte no sería muy afortunado. Lleva una herradura de la suerte colgada del cuello con una cuerda que la madre de SG, Alice, le regaló en 1989. Haz clic aquí.
Obviamente, no tengo nada especialmente emocionante ni interesante que compartir. Espero hacerlo mejor mañana.
• Nuestro cactus de Navidad tiene 6 nuevos brotes y una nueva hoja.
• Dudo disfruta de un poco de sol.
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Nothing interesting is a good day – nothing bad happened.
sillygirl
sillygirl:
Good point.
You are really getting some weather there! We are getting ‘torrents of snow’ lately on a regular basis. But, hey, it is winter here after all.
Enjoy your day.
Jim:
It’s been a long couple of months.
Everyone should have a lucky horseshoe!
Debra:
I never did. Chuck even had one over his bedroom door.
It has been too cold to spend much time outside in this part of the world. It has been almost three weeks, and we still have a lot of snow cover. Snuggle up to SG and the cats, enjoy the warmth.
David:
Chuck said the snow is still piled high and most cars are staying where they are.
That sounds like a cosy day. I expect the cats like it when you’re around that much. Do they join you to snuggle? Boud
Boud:
The cats do like when everyone is home. They especially love nap time, unless it runs into treat time.
Love Dudo’s look. Such a Siamese! Mary
Mary:
He does have a Siamese look… and temper sometimes.
Cats in the sunshine and a nice day is a win in my book.
And hopefully more, and longer, breaks in the rain!
Bob:
We have lights of natural light in the apartment (when there’s natural light outside), but little direct sunlight which is a shame.
Oh, I loved hearing about Chuck initiating the call to you! And about his lucky horseshoe charm 🙂
Sorry about the torrential rain… yuck. It will be over with soon!
Judy C:
We MAY have reached the end of the storms!
I have so much to do it’s hard not to be productive. And I find sitting for more than a half hour or so hard to do in general. And now it’s spring and I need to get out there and turn the dirt to get it ready to plant a spring garden which should go in soon.
ellen abbott:
It’s probably good we don’t have a garden. I’d be neglecting it right now. (Or maybe I’d be inspired by it.)
I can’t seem to be productive these days to save my life and I cannot blame the weather which has been fairly perfect. Cool and completely clear. I’m just…paralyzed with what all I NEED to do. I can still buy groceries and cook and do laundry so I’m not completely useless but when I think about my yard and my garden and all the things I should be doing in this house I just want to crawl into bed and let the world go on without me.
Cuddling is indeed productive, though.
Glad to hear Kid Brother is well and thinking about you.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
You describe exactly how I’m feeling. Except I STILL can’t cook.
Nor do you need to.
Sounds like a good day to me. I wish I could move your rain over here and give you back sunshine. We really need it. There are storms in our forecast for tomorrow, but it’s so warm they might include severe weather. Ugh.
Kelly:
The rain is gone today. Maybe it’s circling back your way.
I keep saying to myself, as we look forward to not only more rain, but also a wind-chill factor that makes my toes curl – at least it’ll make us appreciate the Spring even more when it comes. Jx
Jon:
Absolutely. No rain today (0% chance). I’m dancing!
Beats torrential snow. Just sayin’.
Kirk:
I suppose it does.
Here’s a thoughtful comment in English based on the article you shared:
I really enjoyed reading “An Impressionist Torrent / Un torrente impresionista” — it’s a beautifully honest slice-of-life piece. The way the author describes waking up to heavy rain and then letting themselves rest, snuggle with a loved one, and embrace a slower, unproductive day feels refreshingly real and relatable. It captures the rhythm of ordinary life — the weather, small daily tasks, family interactions, and those familiar moments of indecision that many of us experience.
What stood out most was the gentle tone of acceptance: even a “throwaway” day has its own quiet value. The writing feels like a personal reflection rather than a performance, and there’s something comforting about hearing someone simply describe their life — storms, siestas, calls with loved ones, and all — with warmth and candor.
Overall, it’s a lovely reminder that not every day has to be dramatic or exciting to be meaningful. 🌧️☀️📖
It sounds like a nice cozy day, actually. Dudo looks so satisfied in that picture!
Steve:
Yes, Dudo confuses us. Some days we think he’s failing but most days he seems content (and playful).
I’m tired of the dampness
finlaygray,
Ours is finally over, I think.
We had a tornado watch all afternoon (Sunday). It was very windy with heavy rain. We needed some rain, but a little bit less, without the wind, would have been nice.
Love,
Janie
janiejunebug:
Tornadoes terrify me. Well, that me be an exaggeration. But, I’ve never lived in tornado country, so they’re totally foreign and scary to me. Glad you’re ok.
Your post made me remember once upon a time I had a horseshoe. Since I no longer have it, that would explain the past forty years. ho ho ho