There is no logical explanation for this.


october 15 011-1, originally uploaded by red_canuck.

This...this is a praying mantis.

In my backyard.

In October. Mid October.

In Canada

(that's in the northern hemisphere, just so's we're clear)

Never, EVA in my many years walking these streets, have I ever seen a praying mantis. Until this little guy started insisting that my kids outdoor playhouse was *his* house, thankyouverymuch, goodbye.

wait, what?

yeah, dude was all macho trying to get us to leave his little green butt alone. I tried to point out to him that he would fit comfortably under my big, descending foot, but he dissented.
So the big softie that I am, I used the fly swatter to....move him. yes, move him, I promise! He now resides under my sage plant.

He's a weird dude.



*edit*
Do yourself a favour, and do not wiki praying mantis. The words "sexual cannibalism" should never ever be linked. Ever. like...ever. Save yourself, and you sex life. No wiki-ing, please. You're welcome.

Life is like a china tea cup.


october 15 006, originally uploaded by red_canuck.

There's nothing stopping you using it everyday but fear.


haha, got you there, didn't I? Ok, so I am no philosopher ut I sure do love my formal china, and since I had some pieces out taking pictures of it, I thought I'd try and be all philosophical and impress you. So...did I? Impress you?

No?

well. Tough crowd!

Wait, can one person be classified as a crowd? I'd like a verdict on that when you get a moment. Thanks.

no? well. tough person!

So. Did you miss me? Mourn my long absence? Tear your hair out, bite your nails to the quick?

no?

well. Tough crowd!

I've been...well, I've been right here, at my new house, just not blogging. Why, I have no real reason. Procrastination, business, laziness...yup, all of the above. It's classic me - go gung ho into something, then drop it like a hot potato. My bad. Did that with student politics in University. Drawing. Knitting. Personal hygiene. ha! Kidding...on that last one. Promise.

I'm clean, I swear! My pits smell...yum, vanilla.

ok, ew. sorry.

Was there even a point to this? I'm feeling all discombobulated. ohhh, fun word. AND I spelt it without aid. I'm a rockstar, I know.

wait, what was I saying? I'm confused. Confused should be my middle name.

Red Confused Canuck.

Has a certain ring to it, doens't it?