A little friend

Every year, I feel so very fortunate in my garden. I remember as a child learning about delicate little creatures like Walking Sticks and Praying Mantis, and I knew how special they were even then. Since we bought our house several years ago, we've come across a host of Mantises every year. Early in the season, we find the small little ones. They are quick and on the move. As the summer progresses, however, the mantises become larger, slower, and not nearly as bright green.



As the season begins to come to a close, we find that we are often met face to face with the elder mantises..They've lived their life, their color is turning to brown, and they are slow, old, and wise. This little guy was visiting one of my flowers recently. It was as if he was looking right at me...posing for a picture! Perhaps he was!