Let the rain kiss you.

Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops.

Let the rain sing you a lullaby.

– Langston Hughes

Rain is cleansing & nourishing when you are caught in it (if you are in the right mood).

Or it creates a cozy & reflective environment when you are witnessing it from the inside.

Rain offers a welcome reason to stay home if schedules allow …

Or the opportunity to be boldly adventurous & discover what awaits upon braving the droplets.

Wet or dry …

Outside or in,

Rain awakens your senses.

SEE

Outside:

The blue sky turning grey & it’s effect on the surroundings – everything seems to slumber

Pops of colorful umbrellas & galoshes in contrast to what appears to be winter’s dusk all day long

An entire city/farm/island cleansed in nature’s bath

Inside:

Words jumping from the pages as you devour an engrossing read

Watching a marathon of a series that’s been on your list

Noticing the true sanctuary you created as your home

SMELL

Outside:

Metallic & earthy … just prior

Sweet & clean … in the moment

Unmistakable freshness mixed with earthworms … afterwards

Inside:

Uplifting or calming candles lit to enhance your mood

The scent of a library & all her contents upon opening an old book

The alluring ingredients to the Whiskey Business* cocktail you are mixing

HEAR

Outside:

Rhythmic rain drops on everything: the street, the cars, the bus window, the tree’s leaves, the pond’s surface, your umbrella, YOU

Velcro ripping open an umbrella & the click to set her free

Splish splash while walking through the streets & frequent puddles

Inside:

The drumming of rain drops on the roof or window & (if lucky!) Zeus-inspired thunder & lightening

The teapot’s kettle alerting you it’s tea time

The peace & tranquility of the almost-silence

 TASTE 

Outside: 

Rain drops on your lips 

Freshly-brewed coffee to warm you up 

The moments before you’ll be inside again! 

Inside: 

Warming spicy & creamy soup to heat you from within 

Steaming tea or coffee in your favorite cup 

The smoke & citrus perfection – your Whiskey Business* 

TOUCH 

Outside: 

The delicate rain drops on your body 

Your foot submerged as you splash in newly pooled puddles 

The wetness of anything & everything you encounter 

Inside: 

Your toasty blanket as you snuggle in for a luxurious afternoon nap 

The weathered pages of a beloved novel 

The soft coat of your furry friend delighted you are all theirs 

& then … just like that … the sun returns. 

If paying attention, we catch a glimpse of a rainbow. 

How do you like to spend a rainy day? 

Singin’ in the rain, 

This post is lovingly dedicated to Dinorah who loves being in the rain & to Nicole who loves to enjoy it from a distance, Whiskey Business in hand. xoxo

*From NYC’s Gramercy Tavern