April 3, 2007

The night is clear and still, so very noisy. Mostly the noise of civilization. Trains, the rumble of their diesel locomotives and the wail of their whistles. The tracks are 6 miles to the north, but they might as well be 1/10 of that on a night like this. Then there is the traffic, at 3 am there is still a remarkable amount of traffic on the interstate and surface roads. The combined tire noise creates a low howl. Then an engine will add its’ note, and a turbo prop overhead. It really is noisy. The Coyotes will go back and fourth for a few seconds, and the Barred Owl will chime in with a subdued who who whoo who. The moon is a day or so past full and so bright it casts distinct shadows. I’ve been outside looking and listening. At 3 am it sure is bright and noisy. No wonder I am awake.