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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnyway, I love storms, and we had a decent one come through, full of gusty winds, downpours, and swirly clouds. It was a good release, washing this COVID-19 we’ve been dealing with for 2 weeks to the back of my head. We are almost over the recommended quarantine and masks after positive tests and improving symptoms. Yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udda4\u2604\ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Stormy weather is my favorite. I love the smell of the rain, the movement of the clouds, the lack of sunshine burning my skin. Storms are like a release of emotions. A spell cast over the area. Washing free the stale air and cleansing the palette to start anew. 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