AN "AWARD WORTHY" CLOSE-UP OF HAIL ON THE SIDEWALK OF N STREET
What kind of day is this? At dawn it was clear and bright, then blood ran in the streets and gnats clogged the air. No, I mean, then it got dark, then light, then rain, then sunshine, then dark again, then hail, now a mix of clouds, rain and a muddy sky. I'm kidding about the Plagues of Egypt. At least for today.
I happened to outside when the hail fell. A rain of Tic Tacs. Not particularly cold at the time. The balls of ice landed, bounced, landed again, and melted into the pavement and earth. They made a wonderful racket as they hit the village's many metal rooftops and the tops of cars. Not big enough to do any damage, fortunately. I've been in a storm with hail the size of eggs. They can leave some awful (and expensive) dents in automobiles.
Good news: tomorrow's forecast is for sunshine and a high of 60 degrees. Hello blossoms.


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