Earlier this week, we had a day of much-needed precipitation.

During the rainfall, I found time to sit quietly. The sound of the raindrops on various surfaces was captivating.

I recorded 60 seconds of these sounds, thinking to post it here for you — that you might share in that moment with me.

But it was not to be.

In listening to the recording today, it falls short. Not only does it not capture the experience … it’s not even close. A mere shell of what had transpired. One-dimensional audio, and missing all of its substance.

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We have to experience some things first-hand to experience them at all.

For these moments, recordings will always pale.