Some Sounds From My Backyard
I went outside with my MacBook today to answer some emails and work on upcoming trip logistics for my guiding service. My wife is sitting next to me, reading her book. She commented about how our backyard is full of such good sounds. So, here’s a non-exhaustive list of everything I can hear right now.
- The soft chirp of a bird high up in a nearby tree.
- The tap tap tap of a tiny bird as it tests the bark of a tree for tasty insect treats.
- The whine of a distant boat cruising the lake — or is it a leaf blower?
- The rub and scrape of paws on wood and my dog gets more comfortable in his position in the sun.
- The whoosh of a healthy breeze through the tops of the trees, although I can hardly feel it.
- The creeeeeeeak of those same trees and the bend to the wind’s will.
- Occasionally, the angry chatter of the local squirrel population chastises us and our dog for being in their space.
- And, briefly, the “And Iiiiiii will allllwaaays looooooove youuuuuuuuu” croning of Whitney Houston as someone far away blasted it for all to hear.
This is post #2/31 for Blaugust 2025.