Wednesday, August 02, 2023
I hope to be out early, enjoying today’s coolest part with my horses and dogs. I’m considering where to ride; there are wonderful choices. I’d like a change from where we’ve already roamed several times, but my dogs make it hard to resist a nearby trail with an available water source. Whether we return to the “canal trail” will depend on my energy as we leave home.
Yesterday, I spent an hour on the phone catching up with my longest-time friend, Stephanie. We were best buddies back in our Burbank High School years. These days, we enjoy recalling mutual memories and catching up. She lives in AZ and described her difficulties in coping with the intense heat that has been striking there.
Also, yesterday, I heard from another long-time friend, Jan, who lives in Kansas City, where she’s witnessing climate change bringing consistent and hard rains, and winds more intense than in any past season of her lifetime in that city.
Here in Central Oregon, we’ve been fortunate having this summer’s nearly perfect weather. We worry plenty, however, because our area increasingly suffers drought conditions. This locked-in high desert community critically needs water availability. Lingering drought bodes no good.
The survival of our booming community depends on adequate moisture. That’s controversial when, for example, this area’s numerous resorts routinely divert huge gallons of water to maintain their large golf courses. Unfortunately, a list of water disuse controversies could go on.
Dear Friends: Heat, rain, wind, and drought, now are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Diana
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