The storm here in the Pacific Northwest continues. We've been lucky not to have had a loss of power, loss of shingles, loss of trees. Others haven't been so fortunate. Winds have been as strong as 60, 70, 80, 100 mph (up at Cape Foulweather). Strong winds blew a big truck into another vehicle on the Yaquina Bay Bridge, closing the bridge for at least four hours. Yesterday's rain total? 4.65 inches. Yikes! This is the worst storm we've experienced in our nine years of living here.
What's getting to me is the unrelenting noise of the wind and rain. There's no respite, no quick little break in the weather where things become peaceful, even for a few minutes. Instead there's this constant howling, constant inability to even look outside clearly due to sheets of rain on the windows. It's like living in a car wash!
But we're warm and cozy here inside. We have oatmeal, coffee, and tuna noodle casserole (!). I've shut down the big computer just in case of wacko power fluctuations, but still can use this little laptop, the iPad, and even the phone to stay in Internet contact. We have no complaints. Just wish the noise would subside, even for just five minutes.
©Carol Leigh, wishing everyone calm, peace, and gentle breezes today
