September 04, 2006
Nature
I've written about storms, and the rush they bring, before. Being outside during Mother Nature's light shows is a very powerful thing. While some fear her, she is willing to share some of that power... give us mortals a sampling.
Being down here in the "lightning capitol of the world," I get to watch her in action... alot. And I love it. I try my best to show her proper respect, and don't push my luck with her, but I love being outside as she throws her temper tantrums. Driving during these storms also kicks ass. The other day, not too far from Raymond James Stadium, I had a bolt of lightning hit about a half block away. The hair stood up on my arms, it was so close. The bolt ended up hitting the top of a pole, and burnt the top third. Very cool.
Mother Nature is always letting us feel of her power, giving us chances to get close to her. She is a savage beauty, and there is plenty of beauty in her savagery. It helps to draw us even closer. Get too close, however, and she will turn on you.
RIP, Steve Irwin... you made television worth watching.
Posted by That 1 Guy at September 4, 2006 08:18 PM | TrackBackNice post - but WTF are you doin' over by Raymond James?! Huh?!?!?!
:-(
That's about 2 miles from where my townhouse was. And you're not even a Buc's fan......
But the storms do rock down there? Don't they??
If you get a chance - go to one of the beaches along the gulf and watch one of those beauties roll in across the water. I've never seen anything so incredible. Seriously.
Posted by: Tammi at September 4, 2006 09:22 PMNice tribute, T1G. Very nice. And oh so true...
Posted by: Richmond at September 5, 2006 04:24 AMWith the lightning that close, you can almost feel the heat. It is eerie.
I was really rather surprised when I read about his death yesterday morning. Truly very sad.
Posted by: Bou at September 5, 2006 05:10 AM
