I spoke too soon.
Just when I thought the mosquitoes were beginning to wind up their affairs and pack it in for the season, they launched a sneak attack. Again, not in large numbers, but enough to raise welts all over my arms and legs.
The attack came in a state forest — lots of shady trees and standing water. I should have stopped right then and slapped on some bug repellent, but I was thinking about breakfast. I hate sitting in a cafe smelling like DEET. So I tried to keep going, and paid the price.
After breakfast, they regrouped. This time I didn’t hesitate. I drenched myself in bug spray, though it cost me a chance to pick blackberries with clean hands. So it goes …
My book The Legend of Pedestrio got a great review from the Midwest Book Review. I’ll tell you about it in today’s vlog. For ordering information, see https://abnerserd.com/books.html
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