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\"\"<\/a> Well the rain has come to Northern California this week and it feels good and right and bright, like a fresh, clean start.\u00a0 For those of you not familiar with the region the rains generally stop in May and a slow drying process happens for the next four months, by the end the hills are dry, brittle and parched and the roads and walkways dusty and dingy.\u00a0 So the first rain is always a relief, a drink of fresh water in our thirsty throats.\u00a0 (I will say the grape growers aren\u2019t so happy because the mild summer meant a late harvest and the early rain can mean bunch rot).\u00a0 But I wager that most people, outside the wine industry, where happy to see the rain.\u00a0 This morning, in a sunny patch between storms, my yard and patio were sparkling and fresh, leaves happy and uplifted, birds chirping in excitement, hopping among rain jeweled branches.\u00a0 Summer weather gets you thinking about throwing open your doors and mind in search of a warm breeze and adventure, but a cool autumn rain says, soup, and tea and curling up with blankets on the couch.\u00a0 Autumn beckons you home.\u00a0 So put away the hammocks and stack up the patio furniture, pull out your favorite sweater, make yourself a pot of tea and come inside, after all that summer wandering it\u2019s pretty nice in there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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