It’s that time of year again, when black widow spiders leave the mountain wilderness and head inside for the winter. Two years ago (fall 2013) seemed to be a big black widow fiesta at my house. I found so many back … Read More
The black widow spider seems to be intent on becoming my totem (animal spiritual guide). I had yet another surprising encounter with one, while skating downtown on the outdoor rink (of all places). I often report on finding black widows … Read More
You know fall is right around the corner at my house when Ms. Spider moves in. Every fall we find a few black widow spiders in our home. Mistaya found this lovely girl above our piano yesterday. I believe in … Read More
I found this spider this morning in my backyard–a very attractive one at that. She was resting on the tomato plant. I was in the yard doing dumbell lunges–one thing led to another and soon she was posing for a photo session. … Read More
Spider and stick bug from Taman Negara night jungle trek. Spider and grasshopper from night trek. Tree snake and millipede from night trek. Leaf bug we rescued from a cat and honey bees in the jungle–they don’t sting. Taman Negara … Read More
This morning, I was rushing around trying to get Pip and I ready to leave the house when she came to me in my bedroom. “Mom, come on. There’s a pieda in the living room.” I didn’t understand, but she … Read More