This is the year of the Cicada.  Every 13 years, the larva emerge from the soil and shed their skin to become “flyers”.  And, this is the year.  Soon, the males will be up in the tree tops making their buzzing sounds in an effort to attract a mate.

I remember them in the summer as a child.  Every time the sun went behind a cloud, the buzzing would begin.  I didn’t know what was causing the sound, but it sounded electrical so I assumed that it came from the power lines.  Now, I know the truth.

I would love to hear them this summer as it would remind me of a time of innocence.