Thank goodness for AC. We are once again awash in smoke from the Canadian Wildfires. Along with the visual of grey haze covering everything green and growing, this smoke is potent enough for me to smell and feel in my throat and lungs when I'm out in it. After ten years of working in smoke filled rooms with no apparent reaction (and the scent pervasive enough to necessitate enclosing my uniform in a hamper when I'd come home so my room wouldn't reek of it) I was surprised to discover I'd since developed a sensitivity to smoke, which means it's best to remain indoors while this stuff is hanging in the air.
Michigan's also at the top of the list for having the most cases in the US of explosive diarrhea from the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis on unwashed fruits and vegetables; and we're now in blueberry and cherry season, with green beans, peppers and tomatoes on the way. While such an explosion has yet to take place in our lives, the threat of it lurks in the background, damping our enthusiasm for the salads, blueberries and BLT's we normally enjoy this time of year. Add to that mix, the seemingly unresolvable and ongoing conflict/war with Iran, along with the Dems intent on doing everything possible not to SAVE or make America great again, and the current situation looks and smells about as gloomy, toxic and difficult to take in as the smoke we're currently experiencing. I'm hoping Trumps big announcement tomorrow will provide a breath of fresh air and a clearer perspective.
“We currently can’t see across (Lake Charelvoix),” said Jenny Clasman, executive director of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, which canceled an outdoor concert set for Wednesday night. “I can see across the street, but it’s definitely foggy, cloudy. There is ash on our cars right now and it smells like burning tires.” Clasman said it’s the third year they’ve dealt with smoke drifting into the area but this is the worst it’s been.
