Rain Count

Have you ever tried counting raindrops? Whether in a light afternoon drizzle or late night thunderous tempest. It's not easy. Tracking individual, countless splashes. Counting in rhythm is one approach. Quantifying one of the most beautiful forms of Mother Nature.

Each drop falls a long way to a temporary destination. A splash. The long drop from the sky is less than half of the journey. Rain then seeps into soil, flows into streams, rivers, subterranean reservoirs, gutters, and city storm drains.

Each drop counted ultimately adds up to an ultimate sum.

Count splashes. If lulled to sleep count sounds. How many raindrops descend from the heavens to the ground? 

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