Water You Thinking About?

Decades ago the ads for Rolaids asked, "How do you spell relief? (the answer) Rolaids." Today I would say how do you spell relief? (the answer) RAIN. We still wait for a nice soaking shower. Weathermen had predicted 5 or 6 days of light showers. We had drizzle on Saturday. It has been a hard summer. One can't leave town for long unless you have inground sprinklers or an irrigation system. Many have an investment in horticulture that needs tending. I am wondering if we should pursue planting a more drought resistant grass like they use in hot, dry climates. There is not a limitless supply in those aquifers even if we have the patience to keep moving the sprinklers. My husband has been good about watering, but we have a dead spot on our lot line. Our community has not banned or restricted sprinkling but some suburban communities have regulated it. It makes sense to use water wisely even if it is cheap in this land of 10,000 lakes. My daughter married a young man with 1/8 Ojibway Native American heritage. Maybe he can research doing a rain dance, or I could consult the oldest son about better grass. I'm glad we aren't farmers.