May 13

5.13.00, 6:00-7:00 pm

Dense smoke from the week-old Los Alamos fire covered the valley. As the winds buffeted the smoke and ash, there appeared to be a fire in our own neighborhood. Last Sunday, Wanda called the forest service to ask if Angel Fire was on fire. They told us a controlled burn in Los Alamos had gotten out of control. The air was so unusual and eerie, reminding me of thick California atmosphere. The amber light created cool shadows.