Author Archives: Nate

The Alexander Mountain fire keeps burning. The air’s a little clearer this morning but the rising sun looked like a glowing ember. I’m still laying low, going outside as little as possible.

The Alexander Mountain fire is approaching 10,000 acres about 35 miles to the west. It’s spreading fast and the smokey haze is noticeably thicker this morning. I’m going to minimize my outdoor exposure, at least for today, so no walk. … Continue reading →

Two wildfires within 100 miles to the west. 74F before sunrise. I walked anyway and it wasn’t terrible. A cooling breeze helped cut the heat back a bit. The smoke has dispersed enough for the moment that I couldn’t smell … Continue reading →