Do you wonder why every fall there are so many spider webs around in your garden and at the park? Well, its simple. The typical “orb weaver” spiders are hurriedly trying to eat as much food and mate as much as possible before the winter. The females eat, lay their eggs, and die before the cold weather sets in. In the spring their babies hatch and then the natural cycle begins once again. I noticed this particular spider re-making its wheel-shaped web several times in my yard and I caught the perfect opportunity to photograph it right after the first October rain. I find spider webs to be spectacular architectural master pieces surpassing anything I could ever create. It is a treat to slow down and pay attention to these magnificent works of art.
I had to include a photo of my two little ones all ready to go trick-or-treating this evening. Mr. Firefighter refused to wear his hat and only wanted it clipped to his jacket. Ms. Strawberry-Fairy didn’t stop touching the soft whimsical petals on her dress. I think each of them consumed more chocolate tonight than they have in their respective little lives thus far. I was a naughty witch with pink knots tied all over my black costume but no one was able to guess what I was dressed up as. And with this, I wish you a night filled of sweet dreams. . .
