Tuesday, April 2, 2013

4.2.2013



so this is how we prepare for a storm in texas.
no shovels or backup generators.
no extra bread or milk.
no flashlights or candles.
no firewood or matches.
we just pull the car in the garage.
we just cover the car hoods with blankets.
we just wait for the hail to hit.
we just watch it blow in and out in 5 minutes.
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we are all set.
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the clouds rolled in.
the sky was as dark as night.
the winds whipped against the house.
the big raindrops fell for a couple minutes.
no hail despite all our preparations.
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the clouds rolled out.
the sky turned blue and light.
the winds ceased.
the rain stopped.
the excitement for the afternoon is over.