It’s the first rain we’ve experienced in our house, and it’s bordering on torrential. With our spanking new roof, you’d think I’d be feeling comfortably covered. Instead, I’m remembering what the roofer said when I asked him how long the cedar would remain that beautiful orange-red hue, “after the first rain, it’ll never be the same.” And I’m also remembering that we were supposed to put extenders on the new gutter downspouts. Ah well, at least I won’t need to wash my dusty car. Hello California winter.