Thunderclouds in Hammond
Hammond, Louisiana sits in the middle of South East Louisiana in beautiful farm country. The terrain is not so exquisite as some place I've visited before like here or here, or here. The recreation opportunities don't look like this.
But sometimes the awesomeness of the sky makes up for it. Summer time in South East Louisiana means thunderstorms. It means huge cumulus clouds towering up into the sky in a riot of white puffiness and awesome light.
Here in the flat bottom land of the Mississippi River, it's as if God created a canvas of open sky to create dazzle us from time to time.
One of my professors at film school used to have a quote on her emails that said "I don't know how clouds are formed, but clouds know how to do it, and that's the important part." Point in fact she did know how clouds are formed, as should any fifth grader, (You listening Jeff Foxworthy?) as do I. Looking up at these marvelous wonders the science is insignificant compared to the spectacle.
Philip–Hi again after many years!! So, I Googled on a whim and found your page. Can’t believe it! (Ain’t the Internet Grand?)
How the heck are ya? I’ve read some of your entries, and it sounds like you’ve really been enjoying this Wonderful World. You look great! And you’ve got a terrific blog going, too! (BTW, the pictures in “Thunderclouds in Hammond” are just beautiful! The one with red tinge looks like a Max Parrish background.)
Well, a few years back I said my goodbye’s to the kids in Action Ski Club down San Diego way, and I live in Portland Oregon now—much happier to be closer to the slopes. (Hmmm…there’s something about Oregon….)
Drop me an e-mail sometime when you have a chance. I’d love to catch up.
Cheers!
Nancy