Woke yesterday to the strangest pall in the sky, with a red disc of sun. I had a feeling of foreboding that something bad was happening; in my new rural life we have no cable or newspaper, so I got on the web (yup- still got that!)and the weatherunderground page told me about the fires! Later in the day I could smell the smoke and see the brown haze of what looked like smog. My daughter and I were tired and headachy all day. How much worse for those who live closer!
Today is bright and sunny, but the wind is supposed to shift back later in the week. Take care, you northern cousins!