May 2, 2025

Rainy Days and Quiet Plans

By Joe

Looking at the forecast for the week ahead, it seems the rain has firmly decided to settle in. According to the latest report, we’re looking at steady showers through next Thursday—with chances of rain hovering between 45% and 75%. The temperatures will be cool and fairly consistent, offering the kind of weather that encourages cozy indoor pursuits rather than outdoor adventures.

Honestly, I don’t mind. Final grades for my class have been calculated and recorded, and the busy semester I’ve had is now over. I have no big plans for the weekend. It feels like the perfect time to relax, catch up on some much-needed sleep, and finally spend some quiet hours reading. There’s a certain peace in the soft sounds of rain outside my windows while getting lost in a good book.

Whatever your weekend holds, whether it’s braving the rain, enjoying beautiful spring days or, like me, embracing a slower pace, I wish you a happy, healthy few days ahead. Enjoy the weekend!

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe
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One response to “Rainy Days and Quiet Plans”

  • perfectionsecretlyd49ff66442's avatar perfectionsecretlyd49ff66442
    May 3rd, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    Thank you, Joe. I’m still in recovery mode from my oral surgery on Thursday. It’s Derby Day in Louisville, my home town. It’s 500 Month here in Indianapolis. Both cities are very fortune to have major civic events to celebrate. It definitely encourages community. Covid and the death of Brianna Taylor taught the folks in Louisville not to take celebrations for granted. Of course, NOLA has Mardi Gras and but after living in much larger and more populated places (Dallas, Ft. Worth, Milwaukee) you honestly miss the good will that comes with the fun! Living in Austin Tx was like living next door to a circus…some political type was always trying to be noticed but we did have a glorious start of the season called “First Splash” which centered on Lake Travis and the clothing optional county park, Hippie Hollow. In large parts of Texas you only have two seasons—summer and not summer.

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