I hear the ringing of the frequent rain

1. What is a good cure for insomnia? What do you usually do when you have insomnia?
   prevention is the only cure. I don't drink caffeine after 8:PM (6:PM on weekends); don't exercise after 8:PM; don't drink in excess.
2. Who are the tallest and shortest adults you know?
   the shortest is a current coworker--she's going to be an excellent teacher. The tallest is a former coworker. He and his wife just discovered that she's in an interesting condition.
3. How many children did/do you want? Girls or boys? Have you picked out names for those who haven't yet arrived?
   I'm happy with what I've got, which is children by proxy. There were certainly times of my life during which I imagined actually having children, up to and including creating names, but that fantasy ended a while ago.
4. Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
   
   Photo © Cat. 2012 This picture reminds me that I haven't made a trip up to see my friends in too long. And that I love rainy days.

[from the original source; the title quotation is by William Henry Burleigh, from 'The Harvest Call']