July 9, 2026

Today I Welcomed the Rain

You know how they dilate your pupils when you go to the ophthalmologist? That leaves your eyes extra sensitive to bright light, and it takes hours to wear off. Well, I had an eye exam this morning, so I was glad that it was a cloudy day. That makes the drive home much more comfortable. 

I was still in the parking lot after the exam, eating a snack, when the rain started. I took some pictures with my cell phone. 

The glass on the sunroof is tinted, so pictures I took through it have a pale aquamarine color.



The rain actually stopped when I reached the supermarket, so I was able to do some quick shopping without getting wet. It started again as I began to drive home. 


At one point, the downpour got so heavy that I took the next exit and left the interstate for a slower road where there were places to pull off if needed. I made it home and the rain stopped again. My timing was lucky today!

Also, the news from the eye exam was good. My left eye has completely recovered from the cataract surgery, although it took almost two years. Dr. Viti agrees with me that we don’t need to have the right eye done yet. 

13 comments:

  1. I like photographing raindrops on the windshield.

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  2. the photos of the raindrops are cool I've done that before too, and once on a clear umbrella! Have a great wekend. i hope yu eyes are ok. I am joining you at Skywatch Friday.

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  3. The raindrops made for lovely photos. Nice captures and I'm happy that your eye has finally recovered. It's been a long recovery journey for you. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  4. Hello,
    I am glad to hear your eye has finally recovered.
    Rain is still needed in our area, it seems to go around us. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  5. What good timing you had with rain and clear times for moving about. Rain is welcome these days, at least in moderate amounts.

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  6. Glad your eye exam went well. It's been quite a while since we've had any rain, so this looks refreshing!

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  7. Hello Linda Just passing by again to tell you that I made several comments on your posts but do not see them here!

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  8. I love your rain drops also great news on your cataract surgery finally healing.

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  9. Glad to hear that your eye has recovered. I'm so glad you took the time to take photographs of the rain drops which make interesting shapes and designs.

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