It’s rural living at its finest, isn’t it? Insects galore pestering humans the second they step outside… and even when they don’t. Letting the dogs outside after dark — even with the porch light off — isn’t possible without fighting moths that want inside. There are always a few that make it in only to adhere themselves to my white ceilings.
Mornings aren’t much better. The only difference is the type of insect doing the pestering. I don’t know if the little shitters that swarm the deck are sweat bees or corn flies. I do know they are annoying for me AND the puppies.
And next, rural living also includes spiders.
Arachnophobia is real, y’all. Imagine floating around on a raft (swatting corn flies) in the pool when you spot this sucker also floating around…
Cicadas have taken over the woods by the barndo as evidenced by their loud buzzing especially late afternoon.
And don’t forget snakes…
We’ve only had one snake sun itself near the entry door of the barndo this year, but spotting them elsewhere is so normal that Dharma doesn’t even give them a second glance. The same isn’t true for the two younger hounds here though. They aren’t fans of snakes but aren’t afraid of them like I am.
Bugs or no bugs — and even snakes — I’m planted here and don’t have plans to leave anytime soon.
Now you know: The name of famous ice-cream brand, Häagen-Dazs, was invented to sound Danish by an American with no actual knowledge of the language. By coincidence, it roughly translates to “Garden Outhouse”.