Last night on Selle Valley Neighbors Facebook page, someone was asking about dust abatement over on West Shingle Mill Road because of so much dump truck traffic.
I commented that recently, when I had asked for some dust relief on our "back road to the dump," I was told that it was not in the plans and that dust (obviously) has been a major problem on all county dirt roads this summer.
After mowing my front lawn yesterday, I could have produced some pictorial data to show just how dusty it is out there.
We have a lot of dump truck traffic, along with the residents, horse trailers and other utility vehicles going and coming.
So, to begin with, our rows of cedar trees (dust breaks) look as if they've been covered with Mt. St. Helens ash. And, when I mow out there, I definitely look like the abominable Ash Lady.
Yesterday hit a new high, though, for determination of just how much dust IS there.
While mowing the mess from Mondays storm in my north yard, my dust clouds were significantly more impressive than those put up by passing cars.
Apparently, the cedar rows have absorbed their limit so they've let the dust keep on traveling into our lawn.
BTW: my task immediately after finishing the mowing job was to hit the shower. After all, my hair is gray enough without adding a new layer.
And, no rain in sight. It's gonna get dirtier before it gets better, and I guess I was put in my place when someone posted that I should not have moved to a dirt road.
Ouch!
Anywho, I'm happy to say that excessive dust seems to be the worst concern here at the Lovestead right now, so that's a good thing in these times.
So no bellyaching; just observations. We are completely aware of how the extremes of this year have taken their toll. So, thanks to all who are doing their best. You are appreciated.
I really feel for all who are dealing with forest fires across the West. My younger brother is in an area in Oregon where yesterday morning part of the town reached Level 3 in evacuations. That means to get out.
His portion of town was a Level 1 yesterday morning. Then, when another fire took off during the day, he took off over the mountain to a safer location.
I'm sure pretty much everyone knows someone who is affected by the Western fires. Sad in some places where the folks now have to stay inside because of Covid AND air quality with no air conditioning.
Hoping Mother Nature changes her mind and lets loose with some rain.
In the midst of it all, occasional images of beauty still remind us that life can and should get better.
A Thursday Throwback . . . .
Courtesy Photo
During my last year of teaching (2001-2002), Brandon Adam was a student in one of my English classes.
On Sept. 11, 2001, he made a decision to join the military and to defend his country.
Sgt. Brandon Adam lost both legs in a roadside explosion during the Iraq War.
Thankfully, he survived and since then has thrived, winning medals in para-Olympics, appearing in a CBS special and at halftimes of NFL football games.
Most important to Brandon are his wife and two daughters.
Brandon has served as an inspiration to everyone who knows him or who has had the good fortune to meet him.
He is a hero, and tomorrow, as we remember the events of 9-11, I'll be thinking about Brandon and all others who have sacrificed for this nation since that horrible day.
Thank you, Brandon.
We honor you.
You truly ARE a winner.
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