So Long Summer 2025. I had a few adventures, went to camp twice at Waldo Lake, but the 2nd time it was clouded in smoke from the Emigrant Fire, which did not stop me from a ten mile kayak trek. There were day trips to Waldo too, and trips to the reservoir and up the very algae clogged south Santiam from Foster Reservoir. A short trip to Alsea Falls. A brief look at the balloon launch from the side of the highway at the Art and Air Festival.
Lost Slinko and Rogue, Vino and Gracie to old age and Slurpy to a likely brain tumor.
Tried to take the summer off from trapping but did not suceed.
So, helped lots of cats too.
I spent my days and adventures alone. I didn't want to, but could find no one to join me. I'm used to that.
Wondering if I'll get another summer to enjoy life. Or if our country will be burning by then. Retribution, revenge, anger, but mostly a purge of all speech and thought opposed to current admin.
What will become of us? I don't know. I can only hope for another summer with time spent somewhere beautiful and peaceful with water.
The long gray begins.......
Oh, we'll get another summer, although whether it's a good time or not..
ReplyDeleteLet's hope another good next summer. Things may even out and simmer down.
DeleteThat's a nice video wrap up.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteSuch a nice video tribute to summer. Beautiful pictures and I especially liked the music you chose.
ReplyDeleteEven the music at the end?
DeleteYep. That was fun.
DeleteI love your photo! Spending time alone is something I totally understand, as I have been divorced since 1998 and have lived alone since then. I don't mind it, though, thankfully, and it sounds as if you are used to this as well. I have two zebra finches that keep me company and I am very grateful for this. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYeah, me too, on being quite fine with being alone. Of course I"m not alone. I take care of cliques of cats. I love them.
DeleteI have hope.. I mean we have to have hope right? How will we get through it? I don't know but this can't be it.
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