Rainy Sunday afternoon

I love a rainy afternoon, or evening, or pretty much any part of the day.  Inside or out, there is just something about a nice rain that puts me at ease.  I’ve hiked in the rain (some of the best hiking we did in North Carolina was in the rain) and played in the rain (more recently that you might think) and I’ve just stood around and enjoyed it falling down on my head.

Today the rain is a bit cold, just above freezing, so I braved the elements only for a short bit and with my camera, snapped a couple of shots.  Once I am done with this post, I’ll probably pull out a good book and spend the evening reading (another very excellent activity to do during a rain storm).  Today, it’s just a light drizzle really, so if I had my way, I’d be hold up in a tent, with a small fire to set the mood, and just enjoy the sound of the rain.

However, since I am at home and not camping somewhere, I thought I would share a Johnny Jump Up that decided it’s been warm enough lately that it was time to get up and bloom.  It’s the only one at the moment (and not where he’s expected to be).  I’m sure he won’t be lonely for long, since spring, and the vernal equinox, is only a couple days away.