Beneath the Wraps

            Just six and a half months before the pandemic Roland, Jenna and I had gone to Bandon.   And yet it feels like decades ago since we made that trip on Labor Day weekend last year. I did not think about that Labor Day until yesterday when I was looking for a picture of the fog.             We chose not to go anywhere this year due to COVID.   When Labor Day had turned into night I was lying in bed and looking up at the stars.   What a beautiful sight to see stars all summer.   I didn’t realize that Labor Day would be my last opportunity even though I spent several minutes admiring the twinkles (which appeared to be twinkling as the fan had been lightly moving the blinds). The next day the RS pres. had picked up to attend a mini-RS meeting.   We’ve had four now beginning in Canyonville, Riddle, Working sisters, and Tri-City.   Will have one more in Myrtle Creek.   I enjoye...

Roland turned up the heat as he was cold yesterday morning.   The fog was thick and did not seem to start lifting until after 9:00.   It started. It was still foggy.   I did not choose to leave the house until almost 11:00.   It appeared the fog had lifted quicker in Myrtle Creek than in Tri City. Still the hills were hidden.   I couldn’t see the towers until 11:30.   It was 47 degrees just before the fog lifted.   Of course I was already hot and had the windows open, fan running and   told Roland that he should shut   his door and plugged in the small space heater that is probably the perfect size for his office.   I think his office is plenty hot without the space heater.   The longer it takes the fog to lift in the morning, the hotter it gets during the day.   It got up to 75. Fortunately we have not removed the air conditioners (as of yet) Th...

I don’t wish to jinx it by saying anything, but the weather has been nice overall.  There have been many cool winds. There have been some hot days.   I think we had the most heat in May.   That is when I was sick and miserable anyway. The July temperatures have exceeded over 80 only twice thus far.   Yesterday it did not get over 71.   That is really awesome.   There were even a few drops of rain throughout the day. The fire signs have all indicated moderate.   I am so happy to refer to this season as summer and not “fire season”