I’ve been curled up in bed today, under an afghan, with tea, cold medicine and, yes, my laptop.  Right now, it’s pouring outside like it’s one of… Read more “What’s with the rain? Are we back to January?”

Walnut Creek has set up stations around the city where you can get sandbags to protect your home and property from the possibility of flooding and rapidly… Read more “Get your sandbags! Get your sandbags! Get ready for the rain!”

Did you see it? Did you hear it? I saw the flash of light and then heard the loud rumble, plus the downpour. Pretty cool, huh? My… Read more “Lightning, thunder, oh my!”

UPDATE CHEZ MOI: Water leaking into basement. Getting out the towels and have the pump going. Unfortunately, or fortunately, the water needs to be about 3/4 inch… Read more “So far, minor power outages in Walnut Creek; Any problems where you live or work?”

Just got back from a short run in the rain. I’m soaked! But it was some kind of wonderful. It wasn’t too cold out, and the hurricane-force… Read more “Rain! Didn’t it sound wonderful this morning?”

I’m excited. As much as I like this mild, sunny October weather, I also like storms. And we have one coming into the Bay Area. The National… Read more “Get ready for the rain and wind. Big storm sweeping into the Bay Area”