The weatherman predicted “severe thundershowers” for Gainesville today. However, the slow, continuous drizzle since the morning has barely changed pace. And I am reminded of the Guyanese descriptions of rain -“man rain” and “woman rain.” “Man rain” is a loud, heavy downpour that does not last very long. “Woman rain” is a milder, persistent rain that has no intentions of stopping…

I guess this is a “woman rain” day for Gainesville after all!