In March, Two Writing Teachers hosts the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Everyone is welcome to share writing and comment on others in this special community.
We were finishing dinner when Clare looked at her phone and checked the weather app. We were in New Hampshire for an admitted students day. She'd be touring campus and sitting in on classes while I had time to walk around town, maybe hike a little, and do some writing in coffee shops.
She started laughing.
"Have you checked the forecast?' she asked.
I hadn't. I didn't want to hear why she was laughing.
"We're supposed to get a lot of rain."
"Maybe they're wrong."
Clare held her phone up for me to see. Total rain. 100%.
"Did you bring anything?" she asked.
"Nope." I could picture my umbrella on the shelf in the mudroom.
The two of us walked back to our airbnb (that had the cute outdoor sitting area where I guess I wouldn't be sitting) and found directions to the nearest umbrella-selling institution.
As we looked over the selection, we debated for the mid-range option since said rain was supposed to be accompanied by lots of wind.
A store worker was nearby and overheard us.
"Pretty awful forecast," Clare said.
"Not snow," she said. "Could be worse."
True. Not snow.
And we had umbrellas.
This is a very real slice of life! Yes, it could be snow, as she noted, but today's rain and wind (gusts) has already turned my 8 year old umbrella into a has-been-umbrella and toppled trees in my area! I hope the college trip is a good one and that you were able to sneak in some walking, safely, inspire of the weather.
ReplyDeleteDid you at least get a fun one? Pink with white polka dots?
ReplyDeleteWild weather all over the country--we are experiencing heat advisories and warnings of record highs for March. My sisters-in-law are dealing with tornado warnings and snow... Stay safe (and warm).
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