del·uge (noun)
\ˈdel-ˌyüj, -ˌyüzh; ÷də-ˈlüj, ˈdā-ˌlüj\
Definition of DELUGE
1a : an overflowing of the land by water
\ˈdel-ˌyüj, -ˌyüzh; ÷də-ˈlüj, ˈdā-ˌlüj\
Definition of DELUGE
1a : an overflowing of the land by water
1b : a drenching rain
2: an overwhelming amount or number
In Seattle, we know this word well. We come to accept the fact that water, sometimes sent from the heavens in copious amounts, is part of life here. Like it or not.
Yet, today, we broaden our understanding of this noun.
2: an overwhelming amount or number
In Seattle, we know this word well. We come to accept the fact that water, sometimes sent from the heavens in copious amounts, is part of life here. Like it or not.
Yet, today, we broaden our understanding of this noun.
Deluge means incomprehensible sadness, loss, grief, shock.
Deluge means an incredible wave of emotions; hope, joy, fear, tension, acceptance of losing, then suddenly -savoring the sweetness of a beautiful moment.
And in Seattle, this weekend...
Deluge means we need to start gathering our ark-building tools because this stuff doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon. In case you were wondering how to build an ark - click HERE!
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