Seems like this time of year the days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months with the hot dry weather. Last major rainfall here was June 17th with half an inch. With high fire danger there is the fear of being burned out, either by a big lightning storm or some human doing something dumb. Already there have been wildfires throughout the county from somebody mowing dry grass, burning yard debris illegally or other unknown causes. When will they ever learn? Only five more days until August, than 31 days until September, seems like an eternity until the fall weather arrives. The poison oak started turning red a few weeks ago and we heard crickets for the first time last evening, an indication of a change in the weather. At least the north wind has stopped blowing for now.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
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FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY
It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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In my early days with the Forest Service we were called upon to fight fires with little choice in the matter, especially on our days off or ...
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One of my most memorable Thanksgivings was when I lived in Eugene from 1991 to 2000. My two children were with me on Thanksgiving of 1992...
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