Yesterday morning this spider’s web had been damaged probably because of strong winds during the night. I sat safely inside the living room enjoying my morning cup of coffee and watching what we think is a Cross Orb-weaver repairing the web, preparing it for another day of catching food.
This morning the web was still looking good, with a few fresh mosquitoes struggling to break free from the sticky strands.
As we drove through the fog on our way to do some sight-seeing we saw another web up near a telephone pole that glistened beautifully with the strands heavy with dew.
We arrived at my daughter’s new home a couple of days ago. The many surprises we found could have overwhelmed anyone, but my daughter very quickly took charge and started the clean-up and repairs one small step at a time.
The spider and her web will stay on the window for now—cleaning the outside windows is very low on the priority list. She is a reminder of how tackling one small strand at a time will soon result in something quite beautiful.
Reflections 