Tremendous rain earlier. Never seen it rain harder here.

Had considered a trip out of the house, but I don't want to conduct the excursion underwater. I would like to get the mail at some point, however.

Today is the... 28th? Yep. Last night the thought occured that I might normally relax after Christmas but still feel defensively tense and coiled after the events of the year. Things are not as enjoyable as they once were. Christmas was very good. But it's difficult to relax and enjoy anything anymore. Things will get better. I'm looking forward to resurrecting the once and future lawn area. And growing salad food in the planter boxes.