Rainy

I've been wanting a cupcake since the beginning of the year,

but, for one reason or another, had to wait until today

to get my treat. I went downtown, then walked a mile or so

to the Flying Cupcake on Massachusetts Avenue.

Rainy as it was, I found pictures that needed to be taken

so enjoyed the stroll along the storefronts that line

the street - boutiques, pubs, art galleries, a bakery for 

dog treats as well as a couple for human goodies.

I chose the designated "birthday cupcake,"

yellow vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and - 

need I say it - Sprinkles! Wrapped in tissue and 

placed in its very own pink box, I put the

treat in my tote, then returned downtown.

I went to the coffee shop to enjoy

a latte and the cupcake, savoring every bit

while I watched passersby in the rain. 

Returning home, the weather brightened for a bit, 

then dark clouds came into the area. This evening,

much of the state is under a series of severe thunderstorm warnings, as well as tornado watches and warnings. 

Given the warmer than usual winter we enjoyed, 

it's inevitable that the warm fronts and cooler temps 

brought by the rain would cause a trepidation of 

storms when they meet.