are always a welcome break from a heat wave.  They are beautiful, aw-inspiring, and terrifying.  They are also a bit like very large, slow-moving car accidents…once they are under way, you can do nothing to stop them, and they just might change your life.  Unlike a car accident, you can’t do anything, more in the position of roadkill than a driver.

This one took out some branches, had a lovely light show, and some impressive wind and rain.  No hail, for which as a gardener I am very appreciative.  On the other hand nearly two inches of water in fifteen minutes does interesting things in the basement.  I was told that one wall had a nice little fountain, and it certainly made a lake.  But, the basement is designed for it, and it will all drain back out.  Just, don’t plug the table-saw in for a while, eh?