So interesting. I do the catch and release whenever I find a spider in the house also. I know what you mean though about being afraid of them, especially the big hairy ones. Once when I lived in California,

She's a little beauty. Wonderful kitten photos too!

Wow, I was way off --never would have guessed a tulip tree. Guess I need to pay more attention. Thanks for the interesting info

I'm guessing it's a type of pine/coniferous tree.

I agree, they're lovable no matter what.

Thanks for stopping by debralee. I'm glad you felt moved by my post. I thought it best to let the reader decide on this one but I'll just say that it was a very unique and special experience.......

This is so clearly written and explained, as are all of your articles in this very helpful series. When I was a kid, I was routinely given aspirin if I wasn't feeling well---luckily, I was okay. I wonder

Very interesting about the Joe Pye Weed. I love herbs/weeds! The jumping spider is a cute little fella---from a distance that is. One actually jumped on me once as I was looking at him, causing me to jump

There's an interesting history behind the color mauve and a book was even written about it. Here's an excerpt from Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World by Simon Garfield ; In 1856,

The tv license is just an unbelievable scam. I have to laugh when they send those letters saying how they just want to checkand see if we might 'need' a tv license. No thanks, I'm pretty sure I don't 'need'

Forgot to mention that the photo is stunning and full of mystery.

This is a wonderful, creative idea and exactly the kind of thing you won't be likely to find anywhere else but Steemit.

Cute photos! A very beloved cat buddy of mine actually understood the words 'squirrel', 'bird' and 'chipmunk' and would run to the window if I said one of them. He truly knew the difference. Chipmunk made

Dinnertime at Bistro de Manorvillemike's looks like quite a major production with 7 demanding customers---Do they tip well?

What could be better than a day by the ocean with fresh seafood and a refreshing beer. Thanks for sharing this.

Yes, I think it indeed may have been her favorite spot. Thank you for your lovely comment.:)

I appreciate the re-steem, cabbagepatch. I'm thankful to be able to share this story and hope it will be a blessing to all who read it. I'm so happy to know it touched your heart. :)

Thank you for such a beautiful and poetic comment. I've read it several times.

I'm so glad you had fun on my garden tour and also that you appreciate my humor! : )

Thank you crosheille, glad you enjoyed the tour!