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Dog days of summer

Typically at this point of July the summer hear is becoming intolerable and it will last well into August. The saying dog days of summer originates with the rising of Canis major, a bright star in the constellation Orion. The actual star has no impact on the heat from the sun, but rather signals theContinue reading “Dog days of summer”

The viruses are coming!

Needless to say the situation with viruses is not getting better, in fact cases are on the upward slope. The situation two weeks with influenza when the west and southeast were getting hit hardest. COVID-19, also two weeks ago. RSV from the same time. But what’s the current situation? Influenza, COVID-19, RSP and norovirus areContinue reading “The viruses are coming!”

The viruses are winning

Good morning world, it’s been a while since I have written anything. That week we went to Madison, Wisconsin for Susan’s 50th class reunion. It was a lot of fun, both with nature and friends. But other things were happening in the world. There’s a new monkeypox (mpox) epidemic in The democratic Republic of CongoContinue reading “The viruses are winning”

COVID, a week after Ann Arbor Art Fair

Now that we’re a week after the mid-point in the Ann Arbor Art Fair it’s time to see how COVID rates have changed. As it turns out COVID tests that were positive increased by 4.7%. How many cases have gone unreported? Here’s the situation before the Ann Arbor Art Fair. COVID rates in southern MichiganContinue reading “COVID, a week after Ann Arbor Art Fair”

Summer viruses – 2024

With The Ann Arbor Art Fairs happening this week I am somewhat concerned about the spread of COVID in southern Michigan. Artists from all over the world, not just North America will be in town as will visitors from all over. This, as always is the perfect vector for spreading viruses. The current situation isContinue reading “Summer viruses – 2024”

Whitefish Point and traveling

It’s always sad when we head south from Whitefish Point, but we have a house to take care of in Ann Arbor. It was nice seeing Troy, Dan and Alison for a while before leaving. On the way home we stopped at King’s in Moran to get salmon, lake trout and pasties for three mealsContinue reading “Whitefish Point and traveling”

Day-4, Congaree birds, plants and a reminder

We spent a second day at Congaree National Park, walking the boardwalk and the trail to Lake Wise. I always think it’s a good day when I find Yellow Jessamine. It is so bright and vibrant when little else is flowering. Winter Wrens were singing and allowing great views today. Pileated Woodpeckers was also common,Continue reading “Day-4, Congaree birds, plants and a reminder”

Ann Arbor, viruses and moths

Back in Ann Arbor where we found a yard full of flamingoes with hats and scarves. There is currently an uptick in Covid cases and hospitalizations. The current situation in Ann Arbor (from the Ann Arbor Observer). More worrisome is the situation with influenza. So far this flu season 5,000 people have died. So, be careful outContinue reading “Ann Arbor, viruses and moths”