Rain . 

Heavy rain fell last night turning the fields and lawns into water ponds. the soil is soaked. the melting snow and ice are contributing to the muddy mess. the moist air seeps through every door and window crack. the radiators take on the battle. Tonight friends will come over, for dinner. at seven. the house will be filled with presence. with laughs. for a few hours the worries will be lifted or will be covered up. time will be put on hold and the smooth red wine will dance with us. 10 hours to go. ten very long hours while the wind and rain fight with each other. I will leave the house at some point to buy dinner and i might cut the long 10 hours short by creating a rainy-day table decoration. a distraction i love and enjoy. it soothes my soul. it lifts my spirit. and it's candy for the eyes. tonight.