IF YOU FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S POWELL RIVER WEST TOWARD THE TENNESSEE BORDER, you will eventually find yourself in majestic Powell Valley; a geologic wonder that boasts one of the most dramatic elevation changes in Virginia.
This seasonal shifting in the natural world sends a signal that a change is coming. Suddenly it begins to look and feel like back-to-school time! Knowing that your carefree moments are disappearing always makes summer’s end a hard goodbye. Yet, there are many fun ways to bridge the gap between the two seasons that will help make the transition easier.
I have had a clutch of crickets inside my house these past two summers. They are difficult, if not impossible, to kill. I have even sprayed them with bleach. They keep moving. If some reader out there knows how to rid a house of crickets, please let me know.