Fall's Approach

Look at what I saw this morning when I took Evie out to go potty.

And look at what I didn't see.  I've been watching my sidewalk spider, 'Snidely Whiplash,'  every day since I discovered his hideout in my lilies a few weeks ago.  This morning there was no sign of him, not even leftover hangings from yesterday's web.  I wonder if he's become tired of me squatting down and observing him every day and has opted for a more private location.  I hope a big bird didn't eat him.

Comments

[rebecca]

Is that a maple tree? My little maple has about the same percentage of colored leaves on it.
Yes, it's a maple and it is one of the earliest (and prettiest) in the neighborhood.

[heidi]

I'm seeing harbingers of Autumn everywhere here in Ohio. I love the fall- but secretly want Summer to hang in here until she fades!
Spiders are horrible tenants- they invite all kinds of undesirables for wild parties and then move without giving notice- only to show up some other unexpected place!
True! I'm worried about where he might sneak up on me now that he's no longer in his prescribed location! I'd prefer knowing where he is. . .