In the original 1964 Adams Family television show, daughter Wednesday Adams uttered one of my all-time favorite lines. It’s so nice and gloomy.
I thought about that statement a lot yesterday as rain settled in across southern Ohio. As the sky darkened, folks scurried down the street, pulling their jackets tighter from beneath their umbrellas.
It was a perfect rainy November day and I was all for it. My only complaint was that it wasn’t a weekend when I could be home to enjoy the whole thing.
So I went skipping home after work, lit the Christmas tree and put on warm pajamas before doing a few chores. A hot dinner plus cuddle time with Scout while I watched the Ken Burns documentary made for a delightful ending to a delightful rainy day.
It’s sometimes a little surprising to me how different I am from other people. Dark, gloomy days are invigorating to me. I breathe better. I work harder. I’m happier. The small comforts last night – warm pjs, a good baked potato, some twinkle lights, time with my cat – were like a big ole dollop of whipped cream atop my proverbial mug of hot chocolate.
I’m fortunate to be a weirdo who welcomes the rainy days. I’m also lucky to understand the value of making the best of things and of having a place of one’s own to feather a nest and to rest and recharge.
Enjoy your day, friends. I hope it brings something that will make you happy.
WeirdosUnite😊❤️
I like those days better when my gutters are clear of leaf accumulations.
Well, yes, I suppose that would make it more relaxing!
You know I always welcome a good rain here!
I sure do!
A little rain does the soul good!
It washes away our troubles .
I can remember rushing home for the Adam’s Family, Wendy a favorite. I’ll jump on the gloomy days too, 🙋🏻♀️ especially sea fog socking me in and it’s drizzling replenishment.
These are replenishing days, aren’t they?
It’s been chilly and gloomy here as well. It definitely helps to have all the Christmas decor up, which adds some brightness to the greyness.
I sure does!
* It sure does.
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