And Then The Rain Came…And The Baby Mosquitos

Most of Wisconsin is Coping with Flooding, The rest of Wisconsin is Coping with Mosquitos and Irritability.

Summer is coming to an end, and in Wisconsin, this usually means relief from horse flies and mosquitos. Not this year — we are in full fight mode.

As I stare out my window, longing to enjoy the cooler weather, I hear small taps and a distinct high pitch buzz of the state bird of Wisconsin. I ineffectively swat at the baby mosquitos on the other side of the screen from this summer’s round two of attacks.

It’s amazing how such a small irritation can alter one’s entire day. I wonder how it is that I have become so irritable. I literally feel enraged.

About half an hour ago I was happily sipping coffee and listening to Norah Jones — my go-to music for Fall, you know, when you feel Halloweeny or Christmasy but you would embarrass even yourself by listening to any seasonal classics.

Now, I am scowling at a bug like the Grinch on Christmas glares at a Who.

All I did was make the mistake of getting the mail. The walk down our semi-long driveway was initially peaceful.

I sniffed the air, clearing my sinuses as best I could (so more of a few good snorts I guess), and took in the smell of pre-autumn. Leaves, hot hay…