Drought

I know I thought of at least 3 topics for a post today, but now that my kids are in bed, my mind feels as holey as the "circle cheese" (swiss) that Colin begs for. My brain is as parched for ideas as the land around here.

Its been days since we've had rain in Central Texas. There was a freeze about a month ago. After suffering through heat that lasted into October and November, I thought winter had finally arrived. However, it didn't last. The days are shorter, but not much colder. "All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey..." All the vegetation is dead, and we get clouds but no precipitation.

The crisp dead grass makes ideal tinder for wildfires. We've had a lot in the state, some even in our small suburban town (though thankfully none near the house).

However, it might rain on everyone's MLK parade tomorrow. Anna will be home from school, and I'm hoping it will be day of indoor crafts and Uno. Everyone pray/do your rain dance for us.