Prairie Storms

While watching a storm move in this morning, I realized that watching an approaching storm is one of the greatest experiences in life. At least at 2:30 a.m., when it's fairly quiet here in Lincoln...

The flashes of lightning in the distance, the gentle rolls of thunder, the smell of rain on the gusts of wind--it's all quite peaceful and pleasant. Even severe storms are wonderful, as long as one can forget about the damage they can cause. Mother Nature is truly awe-inspiring. More people should witness all the beauty she has to offer. Maybe that's part of the reason why I enjoy storm chasing so much...