Fuzzy Friend

He had a little bug friend with him and they hung around for a little bit. Then the bug went one way and he went the other.

Dragonfly

I love dragonflies! I think it is unfortunate that in most cultures where they appear, they are associated with evil and the devil, often seen as sinister. I prefer to agree with the Japanese culture where they are held in better regard, being seen as symbols of courage, strength and happiness. The shape of the archipelago of Japan, as seen on a map, is said to be that of a dragonfly. One of my favourite songs is Ziggy Marley's Dragonfly, which is worth a listen for the lyric alone but the music will have you bopping. Of course, the benefit of the dragonfly in a garden is obvious. Anything that feeds primarily on mosquitos is always welcome in my garden. That is why I was so happy this morning to find dragonflies swarming in our yard. It started yesterday when was walking Mikaela and it seemed like there were a bunch of dragonflies following us all along the summer road. Then, this morning on our walk, I realized that it was not that they were following us but rather, that they were everywhere. Not just along the summer road but all over the acreage. I am sure they would have been counted in the thousands. Brown-gold with translucent wings shimmering in the sunlight.  Although there were several powder blue damselflies among them, the dragonflies definitely stole the show.