Rain, rain, beautiful rain

This column is dedicated to acknowledging examples of positives that express the community spirit of Columbus – our town.

Yes, it was. Rain, rain, beautiful rain came to Columbus. Thank you, Lord.

Rain can provoke lots of action. By the way, did you see someone nearly streaking over on Front Street? I’m not sure how reliable my storyteller is … However, it sounded legitimate to me. I’m nearly sure that I can guess who it was. However, why should we care?

Again, I say, “Rain, rain, beautiful rain.” Please, don’t try to find out who the runner was, and again, I say why should we care? It was bound to be wonderfully refreshing.

This wasn’t the only excitement during the downpour. There was a bit of a breeze over on Preston Street.

My new friend, Missy Parker, has shared a true story that begins with the rain. Missy tells me she had a mystery begin in her kitchen. Missy’s elderly dog, Bella, has a lovely food bowl in a sturdy wooden holder. That good-looking food bowl mysteriously disappeared during the inclement weather. There was one door ajar leading to the porch. However, when Missy looked out the door, there was nothing unusual on the porch. Once the door was secured, the food bowl was found to be missing.

Bella’s bowl was no longer in the kitchen. The bowl was for sure well made and not easily scooted by a dog of Bella’s size. Now the search began. No bowl in the hall, no bowl in the bathroom, no bowl under the bed. By this time, Bella had joined the search and actually whined a bit, adding to the anxiety of the dilemma. You see, Bella is a longtime member of the family and for sure, there is no cat in the house.

Someone will probably mention a squirrel might have been the culprit. Long ago, Missy had a young raccoon as a pet in Junction. Raccoons are quite talented when using their “hands.” Missy’s mom was not fond of that raccoon and one day accidentally backed over it in the driveway.

It really is a mystery because the dog bowl is still missing.

Missy believes a clue about the absent bowl will appear. Neighbor Nancy Lytle has added her expertise to the case and the ladies have even checked upstairs. I know this mystery will be solved soon. Bella now has a lovely china bowl as a substitute.

Hopefully you will know the answer to the “bowl burglar” in my next column.

Please switch channels with me. As a new member the the Columbus Chamber of Commerce board, I find myself daydreaming about changes in our town. It is particularly wonderful to see young couples returning home to Columbus. Their actions are a strong indicator of things to come. Let’s be certain that we help them and make the most of their initiative. I haven’t counted couples, however, but it is exciting to see their influence.

Now for the closer. I hope you are following Columbus High School Cardinal football as they continue to dominate. My best description of the team is “powerhouse.” Go Big Red!