The Spider and the Pool

We had an unexpected spell of heat, and with temperatures hitting past 92 degrees Fahrenheit, it has been nice to be able to get into our 15 feet diameter above ground pool. As it is September now, it is also the season of the spiders spinning their fantastic handiwork across every available space. As we are tolerant of our garden creatures, we have spider webs everywhere, and we try hard not to disturb them. The spiders are all too happy to accept our hospitality, and yesterday as I was climbing the ladder to get into the pool, a very elegant web and a large spider in the middle of it, was blocking my way. I tried as best as I could to move the web, and the spider, with a reasonable result. My husband was a bit more impatient, and put the spider unceremoniously in the grass, taking down what was left of the web. Well, the next day, the spider web is back, and the spider, in yes, exactly the same spot. I will have to move her again, as there is no other way to get into the pool, and it is still quite hot again, and the house will once again have temperatures of above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so it is important to cool down, and I am sure the spider and her web will be back. Impressive determination. There is something to be said for stubbornness, for sticking to your goals. I respect this spider for her decision not to give up. Very inspiring. Spider webs take time to build, and are pieces of art in engineering. I am glad the spiders are around. I needed some reminding that it does not matter what obstacles are in your way, it matters that you keep on keeping on, because that is what it takes, whether you are a spider, a writer, a painter, a teacher, a parent, a friend. Believe in what you do, and do not ever take no for an answer. No matter how many times you have to move your web, and start over again. Just deal with it, and go again. Why? Because if a spider stops making webs, it stops being a spider. If you stop believing in your talents and dreams, you cease being you.