it's electric!

so i was just on my way back from the laundry room (because i am almost guaranteed not to make a futile trip across the parking lot only to find all the washers in use on a Saturday night) and it's kind of nice out, especially for July in Florida. twilight-ish with the remains of a sunset reflecting a last warmth on the few wispy clouds stretched across the sky. slightly less humid. a bit of a breeze.

out of -- quite literally -- a clear blue sky, there was a horizontal flash that felt like it was inches over my head. the hair stood up on the back of my neck as i actually *heard* the lightning blot slice through the air, with a deafening crack of thunder right on its heels.

i glanced up at the sky again. not a dark cloud in sight. just the same wispy clouds, like cotton balls stretched thin.

the sky is still grumbling. it hasn't stopped since that bolt flashed. just one long low rumble for the last five minutes.

Mother Nature is making her presence known... much like a dog that growls deep in his throat & shows his teeth, but does not rise from where he lies. a warning that may turn into nothing more. but a warning nonetheless.