Since hurricane season, the windows of the Little Bayou House still wear their storm covers. One thing or another has gotten in the way of removing and storing the panels. For the past month, it felt sort of like living in a box or greenhouse. It was hot and I could not see out through the panels. Light filtered through but the view is blocked. I shrugged it off and thought it really did not matter if they stayed up all winter. The panels would block a lot of the winter's chill that blows in off of the water. It was all good.
Then, today, I realized that I do care! The old wood-burning cookstove has been chugging away with the cold front that moved in last night. The fire feels good but keeping it stoked is just an added chore. Late this afternoon, I made quick dash out for another armload of firewood. It only takes a moment since the woodpile is nearby so I left the paneled door that covers the french doors open. I dashed out and then back again. I was just in time to see the lightshow taking place on the floor. Throwing the wood in the bin, I grabbed the camera to snap a photo of this beautiful sight! Then, as quickly as it appeared, the colors faded and were gone.
I miss seeing the rainbows filling the room. With the windows and doors covered, it is blah in here. Do I dare ask Son to remove and store the panels while he is in the midst of rebuilding the shelves in the dining room just so I can have rainbows dancing every afternoon? Nah...better wait until he has a free day. And...just my luck, once they are down we will have a winter storm with hurricane force winds. Maybe I should just move the prisms and crystals to a new location. Still, it was exciting to see them today after such a dreary few days.
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