"The Rain" (author unknown) and Story Round Up

The Rain (author unknown)

First appeared in Uncle Herbert’s Speaker and Autograph-Album Verses, 1887.


Dear rain, without your help, I Know,
The trees and flowers could not grow,
My roses all would fade and die,
If you staid up behind the sky!

But lonely little girls like me
Don’t like to stay indoors, you see,
And through the long and lonesome day—
I’m tired of books, I’m tired of play.

I’m tired of listening to the sound
Of pattering drops upon the ground,
And watching through the misty pane
The clouded skies, O dreary rain!

And so I wish you’d tell me why,
Just to please me, you couldn’t try
To let the bright sun shine all day,
And in the night, when he’s away,

And all the world is dark and still.
And I’m asleep—then, if you will,
Come down and make my flowers grow,
Dear rain, and I will love you so.


Below are links to stories that ran in this week's Herald News.


Joliet man always found time to help

After Daniel Robinson shed excess pounds through weight loss surgery, he expanded the ways he could help others, from entertaining through karaoke to volunteering at a food pantry and with disabled children.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19436213-423/joliet-man-always-found-time-to-help.html


Volunteer wants tougher animal abuse laws

After seeing the severe abuse a pregnant Pit Bull sustained before she died, a Manhattan volunteer is determined to makes changes to the system.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19437561-423/volunteer-wants-tougher-animal-abuse-laws.html


The debate over hormones

For women that need hormone replacement therapy, which is better: traditional or bioidentical? For one New Lenox woman who experienced cripping menopausal symptoms following a complete hysterectomy, the choice is simple.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19208707-423/the-debate-over-hormones.html


New technology can ease burden for caregivers

Simple, affordable devices make caring for a loved one at home simpler than ever, as well as bestsow a new sense of freedom for the giver and the receiver of that care.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19438763-423/new-technology-can-ease-burden-for-caregivers.html


Local runners react to bombings

Fortunately, these competitors had long since cleared the finish line before the explosions began. Nevertheless, the bombings deeply impacted them.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19438763-423/new-technology-can-ease-burden-for-caregivers.html


Event lends a helping hand

Annual charity event gives away plenty of freebies to people in need, no questions asked. Where else can one receive a free "shepherd?"

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/19417526-418/event-lends-a-helping-hand.html


Will county model RR hosts open house

Still longing for a train set of your own? It's never too late. Here's how you can get started.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/19498681-418/will-model-rr-club-hosts-open-house.html


Forum aims to raise heroin awareness

This is a story to read. You'll be surprised at the information contained therein. I certainly was.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/19499548-418/forum-aims-to-raise-heroin-awareness.html


A youthful inspiration

What started as a series of stories to entertain and inspire this Plainfield man's young granddaughter is now a published book.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19374369-423/a-youthful-inspiration.html


Road closures, flooding abounds in Joliet area

Torrential rains have made their mark. Even my son and his family was evacuated.
I was a contributor to this story.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/19573029-418/road-closures-flooding-abound-in-joliet-area.html