home again

I really can't photograph this praying mantis enough, I think I'm a little obsessed and Hermie is clearly jealous. He was gone from his front door post for several days, then reappeared yesterday with one less limb. This morning I did a little mantis research and learned this is a male and since he has wings already his limb most likely will not grow back. I hope he can survive with just the one!
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hello there

A few days ago one praying mantis moved into the light that illuminates the front door, then yesterday a second one arrived. They move about the fixture throughout the day and if I get close they turn their heads and look right back at me with their bulging curious preying eyes. I love finding both of them when I leave or come home. Possibly if they find mates (as I think these are females) we will have mantis nymphs running around in late spring!

{9.6 to 9.7}
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outside

Today it rained in spurts, tiny drops and gigantic drops, drops that brought the scent of fall...a chill and a touch of humidity at the same time, drops that tapped through the gutters long after the gray cloud had moved on, drops that spelled out tea and slippers (soon!)...it was an unexpected treat atop the already beautiful weekend.

Amidst the news of hurricanes and the aftermath I felt grateful for the light touch of weather in San Diego.

{9.3 to 9.5}
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sleepy pink, hot, sunny, sticky, humid, long, napping, morning swim, orange sunset, ponytailed, flip flop, summer days...

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:: The lovely Aphrodite from Eye Candies Blog featured one of my photograph pendant necklaces in a giveaway this week. Good Luck! ::

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{8.24 to 8.26}