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July’s Rains

June’s rainfall was below normal, and July has been nonexistent until July 16. Southeastern Michigan has had spotty showers this month, with some spots getting drenched while others get nothing.

Concrete sidewalk with scattered raindrops.
Don’t laugh! That’s how wet the sidewalk got. I doubt that this counts as “measurable” precipitation. Photographed after an extremely brief shower on July 16, 2018.

Last year we got our break on July 7. Fortunately, Ann Arbor’s art fairs started on Thursday, July 19. The art fairs always seems to bring rain, frequently on the second day. Continue reading “July’s Rains”

Fall Is Mostly About Leaves

I have been sporadically raking and moving leaves around the last couple of weeks, although most of the raking is still to come. Most leaves are still firmly attached to their plants. I love fall colors, so it is worth getting away from my desk in the afternoon.

Photograph of backlit pawpaw leaves showing fall color
Pawpaw leaves turn a beautiful bright yellow, which is especially striking when backlit in the late afternoon. Photographed October 26, 2017.

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