Brothers Betelgeuse and Rigel
 

Hey human… it’s me, your friendly ceiling spider!

Before you scream or grab a shoe, give me just one minute…

I’m not dangerous.

No, really. I’m a cellar spider — one of the most common house spiders around. I don’t bite people, I don’t spread diseases, and I definitely don’t want to crawl into your bed. (That’s a myth… I promise.)

So why am I hanging out in your home?

Because your place is cozy… AND full of delicious little pests.

Mosquitoes, flies, moths? I eat them all while you sleep.

I’m basically your chemical-free pest control service — quiet, tidy, and highly effective.

I spin a little web in the corner, do my job, and disappear. No drama.

I don’t want to bother you. I just want to live.

So next time you see me up there, maybe skip the stomp?

You can always gently relocate me outside — no hard feelings.

Thanks for your patience.

With love, from your misunderstood eight-legged roommate.

 

Hey roommate, we have an understanding and a deal as long as you are amenable to moving to the shed in back. The 'pests' from the gardens are more plentiful and in truth, I sincerely believe you will love the solitude and freedom from mishap. Hop on this dust mop, and I will move you to your new abode, no rent charged as long as you are on pest patrol you have a guarantee of a safe and pleasant lifelong residency. Nice to meet you, and have a pleasant, peaceful tenancy.  

 

The image features a spider, likely a type of orb-weaver, on its web. While the exact species is difficult to determine definitively from the image alone, its appearance and the presence of a web suggest it could be a garden orb-weaving spider or a related species.

Key features and information about such spiders include:

Webs: They construct intricate, wheel-shaped webs to catch flying insects.

Prey Capture: When an insect becomes entangled, the spider senses vibrations, quickly wraps the prey in silk, and delivers a venomous bite.

Shelter: Some species, like the Leaf Curling Spider, are known for incorporating a curled leaf into the center of their web for shelter.

Generative AI: The image itself is noted as a premium AI-generated image.

 

We are rich: we have nothing to lose. We are old: we have nowhere to rush. We shall fluff the pillows of the past, poke the embers of the days to come, talk about what means the most, as the indolent daylight fades. We shall lay to rest our undying dead: I shall bury you, you will bury me.

- Vera Pavlova  translated by Steven Seymour

 

Upon the 8th day of the 8th Month.

Today is known as the Lions Gate portal..

A day when the Planets and the Stars collide.

Upon such a day there be magic in the air, it be everywhere. And, as they do say

”Those who believe are those who receive”

If you are trying to manifest your dreams, then the trick is to believe your dreams are already in your reality. The Universe knows nothing of the future or of the past. It only knows the now.. so sit and imagine how you would feel if you had your hearts desire. Then spend a few moments feeling like your desires are already here.. right now.

Your feelings & thoughts are powerful !

Lions Gate Blessings to all.

Thoughts written by Athey Thompson

Art by Catherine McMillan

Here’s the Link to the Artists Page..

https://www.facebook.com/share/15ZWmewGVT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

A female frog fakes her death to avoid an undesirable mate—sounds unbelievable, right? But in the animal kingdom, it’s a smart survival tactic.