BE KIND: Linda Platko Green of Bradford passes along this
suggestion:
“While driving in the comfort of your vehicles, remember those
on foot trying to cross a street, whether they are at the cross
walks or not, let them cross. Those on foot are in the elements of
the weather while we drivers are not. Let them cross the street and
don’t expect those on foot to run as quickly as they can so that
you may continue in the comfort of your vehicles.”
“And, for those on foot walking on the side of the road or near
a puddle, be nice and slow down not to splash these folks on
foot.
“Remember, random act of kindness goes a long way. Do one every
day. Be kind to those on foot.”
While we wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment, we would add a
couples words of caution: If someone is kind enough to let you
cross the street, be sure to check traffic in the other lane, too.
You might find yourself stuck in the middle of the road. This
happens frequently on Main Street in front of The Era building.
Many thoughtful drivers wave us across their half of the street –
but someone in the other lane may not feel so charitable.
In addition, it is not legal to cross a street anywhere but
inside the crosswalk. You could end up with a ticket.
BIRD NOTES: Our robin reporters aren’t crazy. That’s what
Charles Taylor tells us. Charles, who lives between Crosby and
Betula, had 15-20 robins in his yard last Monday and Tuesday when
we had our January thaw.
He also reported seeing about 2,000 honeybees at the back side
of his house over the same period of time.
Tim Lawson of Duke Center reported last Thursday, “While going
through Lantz Corners yesterday afternoon I saw a robin near the
Crescent Beer Distributors. I hope this is a good sign. Has anyone
else seen any?”
As for other birds, we hear from Betty and Joe Dickey in
Johnsonburg: “This morning, there was a male and female cardinal at
our bird feeder plus chickadees, house wrens and also winter
finches and black and white warblers. It was beautiful to see them.
We have had all the above all winter long but this is the first the
cardinals were there.”
