Last night was the first sound of crickets for this year. Looking back at my weather records the first sound of crickets for 2020 was July 26th and for 2019 it was July 25th. Not sure what this means, change in weather, early signs of Fall or just wishful thinking? Anyone else hear crickets?
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
Monday, July 26, 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...
Sure hope it means a change in weather...cooler and RAIN, Please RAIN!
ReplyDeleteChirping can mean one of three things…
ReplyDelete1 A male is trying to attract a female
2 A male is about to fight another male
3 They are warning others of a threat
Weird...I never noticed the crickets until tonight. Took dog out for bedtime potty break and wow were they ever chirping!!
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