Taking out the Trash

I hate it when I suddenly realize it's Trash Day and I have to beat the BEEP BEEP BEEP of the waste truck backing up our tree-lined gravel driveway.

One Wednesday, I headed out in whatever I slept in the night before, inappropriate for the morning trash run (boots and a t-shirt?) hoping 11 acres kept visibility to a minimum. The dogs encircled me, providing additional cover as I lugged bags and bins to the designated drop spot.

Suddenly I spotted a stark contrast to my pile of trash. Spun beneath the branches of a nearby tree, a spectacular dew-dropped spider web sparkled against the sun.

A picture is worth 1,000 words so I went back to the house for a camera. With dew glistening on the web, the sunrise in the East, and a hayfield and farm in the background, this artistic display was an amazing juxtaposition to my morning chore. What handiwork from the heavens. I’m glad I caught it that day as I haven’t seen it since.

What will you spot today? Don't miss it. Look for it.