Waiting. Watching. Wondering.
I'm waiting, now about given up, on our neighbor to come past the house headed out of our valley. If he'd come past and not return, I'd know the way west was open. So far, neither the east-bound car at 5:15 or my 7:05 traffic has gone by.
There is enough light now to see shapes. There is no color. I need color. Hence, the image of Great Blue Lobelia that graces our pasture margins and stream edges. It is most beautiful just at dusk, when its pale blue deepens and radiates, almost luminescent against the drab gray-greens of early fall.
Lights flickering again. I'd better go get dressed for the day. Discovered a few minutes ago that I left my raincoat in Ann's car last night. Doh!
Comments
I hope the chainsaw in your trunk doesn't violate some silly zero tolerance rule at the University. I'd hate to see you become a news story ;)
Posted by: Chris | September 8, 2004 7:33 AM
Floyd County refused to close schools today, despite the fact we are under a tornado watch and a flood warning. I made the decision for my kids and refused to take chances in this kind of weather. Better to be safe than sorry! So we are all stuck at home.
I have seen Goose Creek rise out of its banks before. I think the last time was in 1996, when 30 inches of snow was melted all at once by a tropical thunderstorm. So don't be surprised...and PLEASE be careful. Chainsaw or not.
On a lovelier note, the photo of the lobelia is brilliant. Is the tall red flower we see in the fields right now another color variation of the same species? Lobelia has some interesting medicinal properties- I've been researching those lately as we have a very healthy crop along Easter Creek this year; I'm hoping to gather some before the first frost hits, likely all too soon.
Be safe.
Posted by: Mara | September 8, 2004 10:29 AM
O.K., update soon so we'll know that all is well!! Call Momma soon!
Posted by: Larry | September 9, 2004 6:16 AM