It’s raining . . .

The rains have returned to California, and that’s a good thing. After months of wild fires and low water tables, the rains are a welcome site. And for the skiers out there, a wet season promises a good base at the summit.

One of my past times is gardening. With a busy schedule, watering often becomes a chore. The return of the rains means Mother Nature has taken over for awhile. And all the undone chores in the yard don’t matter because – well, it’s raining.

Rainy days are great for slowing down, contemplating life or simply reading a good book on the couch. Sure, come February or March I’ll be jonesing for a little warmer, dry weather but for now the rain is enough.

When we look at the economy, it’ pretty safe to say the rains have come. We could think of it like a little kid whose baseball game just got rained out or we could take advantage of the rain. If business is slow - top, take a deep breath and take a good look around -consider what you have been putting off because you’ve been so busy. Maybe now is the time to update your business plan, implement new software or even consider the direction your business needs to go. Take advantage of this time to work on your business.

And for now, just enjoy the gentle patter of the raindrops on the roof . . .