evening looking across glen lake
no sand dunes to be seen
perfectly quiet and still
—
the further north we headed
toward the lake
the more smoke was in the air
canada
our neighbors to the north
were suffering from big fires
the sunset tried to shine through
it’s sparkles made it to the water
—
‘flame is very near to smoke.’
-Plautus
—
glen lake, michigan, usa – july 2026
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
The smoke is incredibly thick. When I walked outside it was like someone was having a bonfire.
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We’re getting the smoke, too. 😔
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Such a shame about those wildfires. I worry about the poor wild animals, and hope all the people got to safety too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh no! Fires in summer are so dangerous
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Beth, the quiet lake beside the smoke from Canada’s fires is a powerful contrast, and I hope everyone in danger is safe. 🔥
Much love,
David
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The fires in Eastern Canada are awful and very scary. Towns are being wiped out. I hope everyone stays safe.
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I do hope everyone got to safety, wildfires are becoming evermore of a danger
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Our fires have been making the air quality awful for weeks. They just keep starting… and because most are within the Rockies the containment is nearly impossible.
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