Life

There's been a tiny spider living outside the window of my office for about two weeks. He (of course I don't know the gender of this small spider, so I have fondly been referring to him as "him") In the two weeks he's been living there, he's created a huge web. The webbing is so fine, I can only see it when the sun is shining on it.

He has been suspended in the same spot each day. I can only assume that he's busy at night since the web is so large. But he always seems to come back to the same spot.....right in front of me. I'm not a fan of spiders.....but here he is....and I am facinated by him....watch him.....and look for him each morning.

Some times, he's stretched out and I can see the spots on his tiny legs. His whole body can't be bigger than a pencil eraser. But against the window and in that web, he looks large. I haven't seen anything get caught in his web, so I wonder how he's surviving. I can only see about 1/2 of the window, so maybe his food supply is somewhere else.

Right now he appears to be sleeping...all curled up and moving so slightly in the breeze. Does he have spider friends? Do they have wild spider parties at night?

I want a life with that much serenity. Just hanging out waiting for whatever.....being admired, even though I might not be the prettiest of creatures. Undisturbed by life's worries. I imagine he's got plenty of worries with birds and bigger insects out there who might enjoy him for a snack.

For now, he's my tiny friend....when I feel overwhelmed or ready to give up....I just look at him. Serenity.....relaxing in the morning sunshine......

Things I am grateful for: today being a new day; Walt's unwavering love; friendships that make life enjoyable; my girls; coffee; my tiny little spider friend reminding me to enjoy life and don't sweat the small stuff; puppy kisses in the morning.

I think I'll name my tiny friend Oscar.