By Nancy E. Williams
I’m sure we are enjoying these lovely days of Indian summer, but oh, we so desperately need rain. The newspaper was saying we are almost down a foot of rain? What a frightening thought. Let’s all pray for a deep soaking rain so that we can enjoy my favorite season — fall.
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