June 20, 2010

Nurture And Nature...

Father's Day was spent nurturing Handsome.
Time in the studio was not on the agenda.
Homemade lasagna was the meal request, and I was happy to oblige.
A trip for two to SweetScoops for ice cream cones after dinner.
The day was a treat for both of us.
When you keep your eyes open, you never know what you'll see.
What appeared to be a piece of bark near the pool, revealed a
caterpillar struggling to emerge from, without a doubt, the most
interesting cocoon I've ever seen. Sadly, when I went back to see
how it was progressing in its efforts to escape, I found that the
struggle had been too great, ending in its demise.

(Just so you know what you're looking at in the photo:
The actual caterpillar is the first three "segments" at the top
of the cocoon. It was white, with black markings and a little
brown on it. If you look closely, you can even see a tiny leg on
the left side of each segment. It was sooo close to freedom!)

I was so curious to know what this caterpillar would become.
Now, I'll never know.
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6 comments:

  1. Sad for the catapiller :(....glad you enjoyed your craft free day...mine was spent remembering my dad and...well chekc out my post to see what I was up too...hehehe!

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  2. Glad you had a fun day with Steve. That lasagna looks wonderful! Poor little catapiller. I've never seen anything like that.
    Have a fun day today. I got lots to catch up on. Been touring studios all weekend. ;)
    Hugs!

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  3. When I saw the photo of the cocoon, I thought what is that! Thanks for sharing something I have never seen before, but isn't it beautiful (like a little hut). Maybe one of Michele Palmer's creatures could live there.
    Debbie

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  4. OMG Donna when I saw that picture I thought Jeezzz I have taken too many of my pills....because I am use to seeing nothing but pretty dainty stuff on your site. lol
    Glad you explained it to me or I would of thrown my pills out the window.
    So glad you pampered precious Handsome for Fathers Day. Now of course I am hungry for your lasagna.
    Thank you honey for keeping my spirts lifted and letting me know that you love me. I so enjoy your visits.
    I am staying up longer each day but not over doing it. So miss stopping by here but will catch up soon
    Love you
    Maggie

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  5. Oh, how sad for the caterpillar. :( But on a happier note, I am glad you enjoyed the day with your handsome. That lasagne looks so yummy! Theresa

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  6. Sounds like just the most wonderful day - lasagna and ice cream and a day with Handsome - what could be better.

    That picture of the caterpiller is so interesting. It's too bad that it didn't make it.

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