Spiders and Snakes and a City Girl
My sister describes her first encounters with local wildlife…
I am, by all standards of measure, a city girl. I come from the neighborhoods of curbed streets with water drainage thingys and sidewalks – even bike routes. Places where there are 7-11’s and Starbucks on every corner and at least three McDonald’s are nearby. The 5 different grocery stores in the neighborhood give you plenty of choices on where to shop and pick up prescriptions. Or you can also spend your money at the CVS – one in each direction and equidistant from your home. Gas stations from 4 to 24 pumps are just one intersection away. Trash pickup? Bi-weekly from the alley with special blue bags for recycling. The kids primarily walk to school, or maybe ride a bike. Front yards are watered throughout the hot Texas summer with sprinkler sytems. Patios are covered. And by your choice of plants and trees, flowers and bird feeders, you can…
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I sure enjoyed your sister’s post.
Robin! I am so happy to hear from you! I went to your new site and signed up for blog and newsletter updates! I am glad you liked the post and even more glad you commented. 🙂
That was a good read this morning.
Thanks, Jim, I really admire her writing skills myself, I feel like I just write basic sentences but she uses a sharper vocabulary. 🙂 I am glad you liked it!