Some years ago, I asked, "what is up with the weather?"

At the time, it was raining, but it was not the season for rain.

These days, in California, we will take rain any time.

We deal with "systems" and other factors that are producing "in-climate" conditions around the country. Maybe all bets about that subject are off with climate change. Take a trip down memory lane to allow the point to be made.

Is there a connection meteorology and geopolitical economics?

Probably not. It is just a gentle reminder that we control very little in our environments and must be ready for anything. That is not to let us off the hook for our poor stewardship or out-of-control "consumption-ism. "

Speaking of change, yes, change…

Change is constant … one of the few constants. If we choose to be adaptable from the strong point of unalterable centers, we will stand the test of time.

Back when it was raining at the "wrong time," I scribbled …

I have lived long enough to know that we can't afford to get used to anything or settled on any hard and fast norms or expectations that how things were is how they will always be.

May your day be filled with unexpected surprises of the wonderful kind and may every challenge be met with grace and confidence.