October 14: Where there's smoke

[neverspent]

It's cooler today, but there's smoke in the air. There are wildfires nearby. This is not a surprise given the dryness we've been experiencing for the past few months, but it is very unusual for this part of the country. In the 25 total years I've lived here, I can only remember three or four years when fires were a concern.

The young magnolia trees are covered with buds at the tips of their branches. A few of the creamy white blossoms have already started opening.

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[neverspent]

Aw, I can understand that. But hey, you probably have more sugar maples and other trees changing to pretty colors in the fall?