When I was a little girl my mother used to lay down with me at night, rub my back, and help me transition into a peaceful place where I could fall asleep. One of the games she made up involved imagining we were floating on clouds. We would take turns choosing what color cloud we would float on each evening. I often think of those times when I see a sunset where the clouds turn colors. However, the other evening as we made a trip to Home Depot to get parts for the bathroom sink I saw a sight that put a new twist on the colored clouds idea. Because we are in the monsoon season in Arizona we have seen a lot of rain storms on the horizon and watched numerous lightning displays. This particular rainstorm occurred in the west just as the sun was setting. The conditions were just right and there it was...Pink Rain!
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What a great idea! I'll be checking in frequently to see photos and also to read your new life insights.
SA
The back rub before bed continues to the next generation. Julie somehow convinces Betsy or Libby to give her a back scratch before bed. She doesn't ask me, because she knows I won't do it (such a mean older sister) and she doesn't ask Naomi because her fingernails are too sharp.
Just for clarification purposes....I don't like back scratching-never have-and had to work very hard to get my mom to understand that a light back rub was pleasurable but not the back scratch. It was one of two things (the other being my indifferent attitude toward ice cream) that sometimes made her wonder if I was really her daughter. Good thing she got so many itchy grandchildren as the scratching came more naturally to her. I'm glad Julie has sister's both willing and capable of scratching well.
I will unashamedly carry on the family torch of loving back scratches and chocolate (+ many other flavors) ice cream!
smiles.
J
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