May 21 2022 - The Sounds of Summer

 

The sounds of early summer - what are your favourites?   Sizzle of a barbecue Waves breaking on a beach Fireworks Bees buzzing Outdoor music A thunderstorm Crackle of a bonfire Pitter-patter of a rain shower Frogs and birds If you are older, the sounds will include bike bells and the ice cream truck music.  Yesterday, I realized that when I hear house flies buzzing, it means that summer is here. The temperature was aligned, and the  Lilacs are blooming, so it made sense.  What about those house flies?  How is that they buzz so loud? "To generate the buzzing, flies’ wings knock together. The speed at which their wings move determines the frequency of sound waves and the pitch released.  When flies buzz they gain a positive electric charge." And what about all the really silly fly jokes?  Here's the best one: Cockroach: What is 12×13?  Housefly: 156! Cockroach: What is 188×254?  Housefly: 47,752! Cockroach: What is 3541×798?  Housefly: 2,825,718! Cockroach: It’s true, houseflies can multiply very fast!   This ini the long pergola of Wisteria in Jordan.  I expect it to be in full bloom today.  This is from quite a few years ago - the best bloom I've ever seen on it. Read more daily posts here: marilyncornwellblog.com Purchase works here: Fine Art America- marilyncornwellart.com Redbubble - marilyncornwellart.ca

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