Monsoons

The "Monsoon" season has begun here.  This means that any afternoon thunderstorms can occur. Most afternoons there are only clouds and real rain only falls occasionally.  The rain can vary from sprinkles to over an inch in half an hour. The thunder and lightning can put on quite a show and one can watch the storms almost fifty miles away. Foolish people like myself drive up to the mesa just to see the display and watch nature in action.

Two nights ago we had our first real thunderstorm with thunder. lightning, and rain. There was even a double rainbow as an added attraction.   We lost electricity for a while as several transformers were hit.  There was not enough rain to help the drought or fill any of the washes but it was welcome anyway. There are many stories of people camping near a wash or canyon and being swept way by a sudden rainstorm

Chinle after thunderstorm

Thunderstorm in my backyard

Sad to say that I am losing my student physician assistant who is going back to North Carolina tomorrow.  She was a dietician for several years before going back to school.  She has been a joy to work with and has a great future ahead of her. She has a gift of working with all kinds of people in a positive way.  I so enjoyed teaching her and being taught by her.  Godspeed Laura.