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I’d discovered no fewer than three spiders in my bathroom in the past few days. The first one was kind of “big” as in, about the size of a quarter. Then a wee little one crawled out of my sink drain when I brushed my teeth yesterday morning. Then there was another one who was about the size of a nickel.
I responded calmly and responsibly. They’re just house spiders … harmless and small. We live next to a big open space, so it’s not surprising to see a few critters now and then. I took them outside.
Then, as if prior attempts to get my attention had failed, last night I found this beast on the floor of my bathroom. This goes beyond the cuddliness conveyed by the noun “critter.” This is a bit of wildlife. This is someone’s escaped pet arachnid. I liken this to seeing a deer or a tiger by the side of the road. It’s like an extra from the latest Animal Planet special on mandibles.
I am not okay with this spider being in my bathroom. Wildlife should not be in bathrooms.
Nonetheless, I took him outside. More like I threw him outside … and I heard him land on the asphault. You should not be able to hear a spider land fifteen feet away. shiver
The pond has cleared. It’s a bit shocking to be able to see the bottom of it. Also, the liner is now clearly visible and the lack of rocks below the water line is also clearly visible. Hrm.
Inhabitants include six goldfish, three fancy goldfish, one koi, thirty-odd floating plants, a Japanese Iris, a Variegated Sweetflag, Creeping Jenny, thousands of larvae, hundreds of snails, and probably billions of things I’d just as soon not think about.
Behold the wrath of God Almighty. (Use your mouse for control. Use Charlton Heston’s voice when you say “God Almighty.” )
Ah, and this is Charlton Heston. Or maybe that’s also God Almighty. Really, what’s the difference?
