THE COUNTY • July 13, 2022
The black fly. What used to be a bane of late summer is now a full summer of swat, swear, and sweat. These creatures join the legion of biting bugs sucking the fun from summer sun. This reality is due to the determination of environmental scientists to restore the natural beauty of our wild woods and waters. Our sacred rivers and streams are cleaner, brighter, and regaining the beauty our grandparents knew firsthand. The trout and salmon are thrilled. More food leads to more fish, partridge and other critters. Nature returns. So instead of thinking of these flies as blood-sucking fiends — they are — perhaps these are bugs filled with love. Sometimes love bites. Nature is thanking us for bringing her back. Kiss and make up. ~ Orpheus Allison