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Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Rain, and a Book

Soft guitar and piano music issue from my stereo, and its accompanied by the sound of hard rain. As the old timers used to say, it rains cats and dogs.

The combination of the music and rain is good for the soul and offers a gentle caress to tangled nerves. Now, if only I could concentrate on my book. This is a perfect day for the written word and a good cup of fresh hot coffee, almost.

I'll read a few lines and then the chatter of my lovely wife and my MIL intrude.

I've just slapped my book down in frustration. A man needs to know when he's whipped and display a white flag. So, I'll write a bit and read your blogs instead.

Standby, I shall visit soon.



Stephen

19 comments:

  1. Ah, then you need a bolt hole (I think that's they call it). Or a Boar's Nest.

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    1. Good point. A bolt hole with a very secure lock. Thanks, my good friend.

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  2. Standing by. It's reading weather here too. Staying home to take of my lovely wife's who's a tad under the weather. Better pour myself another cup of coffee.

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    1. I've left two set of tracks today on your blog...your wife needs a cup of tea.

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  3. Some days you just 'can't' win... :-)

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    1. Guess what...they're checking real estate ads...Lord help me.

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  4. Ear plugs or muffs come to mind.

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    1. Maybe a walk in the rain....thanks, my friend.

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  5. Stephen,

    I have to go with Muddy Valley. Put the ear plugs in, then turn your music on = no more hear chatter :-)

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    1. I'll try...thanks, Sweet Sandy. Enjoy the garage sales.

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  6. Hope you get some quiet time :) I love the sound of rain... :)

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    1. So do I...rain makes for some fine sleep. Thanks, my sweet friend.

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  7. You're a good man to do this for your wife. A lot of men wouldn't.

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    1. Thank you, my friend. Guess a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do when he loves his wife.

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  8. My two favorite times to read: When it's cold with a fire roaring and when it's raining. Unfortunately, in Texas I have to read a lot when it's not my favorite time. :)

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    1. Sadly, I find myself in this position too...thanks, my good friend.

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  9. Have patience young man. . .have patience.

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