awe-some

In 2007 I joined the Cloud Appreciation Society.  Not because it was the cool thing to do, but because I was shocked there were other weather geeks out there.  I have always been fascinated by storms and in awe of their unharnessed power.  Clouds being the more unassuming element of weather are often the most mysterious.

This evening, one hell-of-a storm passed through.  It was the kind of weather that left me breathless on the balcony, and more anxious than my dog to get out afterwards.  The real secret of a Minnesota thunder storm is the tail end; clouds you can't imagine, and tonight a rainbow. 

Because I can't put into words the experience Oscar and I had encountering the rainbow, I won't even try.  Some moments are between a girl and her dog.

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Clouds are the ultimate "had to be there" moment.  They just never look the same digitized! Hope everyone was sheltered from the storm...and that you all got a glimpse of that once-a-summer rainbow.