Last night we loaded Boomer into the back of the pick-up and headed toward Olathe, Colorado.
The evening ride was a brief enchantment from the daily activities.
We were driving toward a storm; rain chutes reflecting the setting suns’ rays.
Then the dark clouds washed over us, pushed along by strong winds
As we drew closer to our destination HOPE sprung across the heavens in brilliant
shades of a massive rainbow.
Stopping we put Boomer in the front with us, for giant drops of rains were starting to descend. (He was one very glad dog to be sitting on my lap, nose stuck out the rolled down window. A huge doggie smile upon his face.)
The drive home was in the middle of the storm, lightening, thunder and at times rain coming so hard and fast we couldn’t see the road.
This morning the air is moving gently over us, hinting at the first cool touches of late September.
Your friend,
Linda


You write so beautifully of where you live! And your photos are lovely.
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Oh, thank you, Marianne! That means a lot coming from you—who makes a living by writing!
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Those are just awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing.
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You are most welcome, Lisa!
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You got some spectacular photos of the storm and the rainbow. I can imagine how happy Boomer was to join you in the front of the pick-up.
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He is terrified of the lightening…not thunder but lightning so getting inside was a huge relief for him.
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Oh How lovely to have this peace connected in color and with beautiful words! Thank you! The colors are astounding and the happiness of BOOMER sticking his head out the window is priceless. Thank you, Linda!!! and Terry and Boomer too. Blessings to you all there and look at those beautiful , magical holly hocks…what a color. Joy to you all! Merri
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Thank you, Merri! I hope life is treating you good!
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I vaguely remember thunder and lightning. Thanks for the lovely description and gorgeous pictures.
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The weather maps keep saying there is a possibility of moisture for you…it must be drying up before it hits the ground. Darn it!
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My growing up years were in Montrose and during the summer months, my mom, sister, and I picked fruit for a man in Olathe. All I remember is his first name was Frank. It was such a blessing to find your blog and see all the pictures of the place I left my heart 45 years ago. Will always be home to me and I appreciate so much being reminded daily of things this old brain has forgotten. lol. Thank you for all the time and your devotion to making this Grandma smile!
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Oh! Katy! Thank you for find me AND for commenting! Please comment often if you feel like it!
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I’m catching hints of fall here too :-).
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The hints sure are nice!
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Beautiful pictures, Linda!!! Such a gorgeous rainbow! Absolutely love the hints of Fall we are getting occasionally…a promise of a bit cooler weather!
Blessings! btw…last night in the cabin!!!
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LAST NIGHT! WHOOHOO! I’ll bet you are excited!
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Just talked to my mom and Frank’s last name was Young. Don’t know if you know him or not, but he was sure nice to us and we enjoyed picking fruit for him.
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No, I don’t know him. Olathe is about 15 minutes from us . I sadly don’t know lots of people up there. 😦
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A rainbow of fire, a new one for your collection – lovely!
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Yes!
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awww. glad all 3 of you stayed safe and dry. 🙂
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Love that rainbow!
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Absolutely lovely…. I could almost feel the rain … I wish we could get some here actually! Wonderful rainbow!
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I hear it is scary dry up there!
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All good, all beautiful, all love… sky, flowers and Boomer….
We are wilting under the coldest weather on record in NZ…. and I’m crouched over a fire which burns with little heat, as I’ve run through all the dry wood…
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Our weather is so terribly odd anymore! 😦
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thunderstorms can be exciting but not always for dog….my little one , who is old shivers and shakes and some dogs like Bongo Dog are petrified…Boomer is luckyto have you
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Boomer hates lightening!
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That is breathtaking stuff. I wish I’d been there too. Maybe not in your lap with my nose out the window (not very comfortable for you), but there nonetheless. I love it when nature just takes over and shows us what’s what. (Minus death and destruction of course. I know that’s part of nature too, but I don’t love that part.)
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Me either, that part is not well liked at all 😦
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I’ll Boomer was glad to be in the cab of the truck! Your rainbow is beautiful!
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Those are amazing skies indeed and what a lovely evening for a drive. Your hollyhocks look AMAZINGly happy as well.
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What lovely rainbows! God bless and thank you for all your hard work! ♥
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Wow that is some Rainbow Linda:)
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It sure was dramatic!
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