Singing in the Rain

It's amazing that rain brings dreary skies but also brings feelings of freshness and cleanliness...which is especially refreshing after not having it for so long.

So many songs come to mind - and they really span the genres. (I hope you're in the mood for music.) Just ask the following questions to point yourself in the right direction:

For example, Are you feeling melancholy? Try "Here's that Rainy Day." Or, "A Little Fall of Rain" from Les Mis might be appropriate too.

In the mood for country? Try "Rain is a Good Thing" by Luke Bryan or "Come in with the Rain" by Taylor Swift. (Or, if you prefer, Jodi Messina sings "Bring on the Rain" and Faith Hill puts up her "Red Umbrella.")

Are you upbeat and ready to face the world? Join Barbra Streisand with "Don't Rain on My Parade" from Funny Girl.

How do you feel about puddles? Would you jump around in them like Gene Kelly during his show-stopping "Singing in the Rain?"

And you better believe there are so many more...so sing it out, "Come Rain or Come Shine"...