Just a little rain

People seem to be afraid of rain.

Tomorrow's "Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny" race has been postponed due to today's heavy rainfall. Don't get me wrong, it's a legitimate concern. The river is running high and flowing fast right now and safety is the number one concern.

But all you have to do is look outside (or better yet, go outside) on a day when a downpour is on the torrential side and you'll see what I mean. People clinging to umbrellas with all of their strength, running full speed from one form of shelter to another. Not many people out in the first place!

Even today's kids, with all their nano technology and whatchamaha, don't seem to have much time for the rain. Not like kids did in my day!

(Yeah, it's depressing to think I already have a "day" to look back on)

When I was a kid, rainy days were for running through fields, sliding through mud and jumping in puddles! Rain was fun.

Sure I spent a few rainy days in the house reading books (another woefully unappreciated pastime) but there was always reason for excitement when the dark clouds started rolling in and the heavens started dumping on us.

Have you ever noticed how many intense, dramatic and action filled sequences in movies and television shows are set in the middle of a downpour? Shawshank Redemption. Matrix Revolutions. Spider-Man. Jurassic Park. You know why?

Because rain is beautiful! Rain is cathartic! Rain is cool! Rain makes your hair look awesome! Let me tell you, long hair looks suhweet in the rain. I know from experience ;)

So what I'm saying is, next time it rains, throw the umbrella into the trash and run for the biggest puddle you can find. The kid inside will thank you.

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I agree with you. What is the fear of fresh water from the heavens. So many friends of mine will decide on whether to meet, lunch, or attend a function based on weather...like simple rain. Personally some of my best emotional highs have been in the rain. Now as far as the flooding road outside my home...the sub pump working to the fear of burnout...not so positive. But get beyond those man made necessities, you can't help but enjoy a shower from God.