Stormy Weather

Having lived in Oklahoma and Texas for many years, the scene above has played out many times over the years.  Ever since I was young I loved to go outside in weather like this.  My mom was always afraid I was going to get struck by lightning.  She used to shoo us away from the windows and forbid us to use the phone or take a shower or bath during storms.  I actually found out later in life that this is pretty good advice, but back then I thought she was overreacting.  Even now I like to sit out on the back patio when it's storming.  As long as I know all my family and friends are safe and sound I love seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder, and watching it from outside is preferable to me.  I always thought I could be a storm chaser and I still wonder about that from time to time.  As I get older I find myself enjoying milder weather much more and hoping for sunny days.  So far this winter it has been unexpectedly nice, but I've learned that living in Texas things can change in a hurry, so there is no telling what is in store from day to day.  The below illustration is funny, but all too true around here!