The Itsy-Bitsy Spider

A spider found it's way into the patch. I found its web, strung between two vines this morning, shaking with dew. By the time I got my phone out to take a picture, Luke the Labrador bounded through and knocked the whole outfit down. I'll always have the mental picture, though, of the two symbols together to remind me...

That's it's nearly Halloween! Only a week away, and most of our big carving pumpkins have been turned into crooked grins and spooky scenes by the spells of little witches and wizards. Tara and I drove into town last night to see some of the more impressive creations. Except to shift, I never let go of her hand the whole drive. Which means I forgot to take pictures then, too :).

It's amazing the magic that comes from these simple transformations. My preference for "eating" pumpkins and squashes is no secret, but some careful attention turns these otherwise useless gourds into something fun. Something beautiful.

And I've found that over the last week, a little more careful attention paid towards Tara, towards our relationship, has enhanced the beauty that was already there. It's added strength, it's made love fun. It's made it so that I look forward to either answer to that age old question...

"Trick or Treat"?