Some thought as the ants swarm into my kitchen at 2 a.m.

I recently read that ants in the Eaton Fire burn areas are thriving because they had nested inside the trunks of fire-resilient live oak trees.

So of course, when they needed a little change of scenery, they headed for my garden window.

I would estimate that every ant in the greater Altadena area is well acquainted with the tiny cracks on the edges of the window that allow them entry. They take the cracks as welcome signs and come barreling in with their families on their backs.