such a lovely and delicate web was there to greet us
a welcoming art installation created by a spider
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‘the bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.’
-william blake, poet
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blake suggests that as birds create and live in nests, and spiders create and live in webs, so humans create and live in friendships. it suggests friendship is as complex, natural, and beautiful as the first two.
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photo credit: thank you, cws
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A beautiful web indeed, Beth. Such a pity that the spider that created it doesn’t have the same beauty.
Best wishes, Pete.
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to some it might -)
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what a beautiful analogy: it has the ring of truth —
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I think so too –
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beautiful train of thoughts – lovely quote – yes, friendships are a sort of a nest too!
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like a comforting home
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I’ve got a friend in a corner of my computer room. :( Up high. My computer table is blocking my way to even reach it with a broom. Right now I’m only worried about the friendly mosquitoes.
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good luck to all !)
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Spider webs are beautiful! And do a good job of managing the small insect population. I do agree friendships can get complex but hopefully not entangled in a sticky web! 😆
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right! I see it more as a comforting place to be, in a nest, web, or friendship hopefully )
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eloquently said Beth
… from little things, big things grow
… we reap what we sow
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indeed – thanks!
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What a great picture 👍😘
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my friend took it when on a visit and I loved it
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Yes, we weave our way through life with the help of a network of friends. Good call, Beth!
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that we do, mark!
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I really like Blake’s take on us humans creating a network of friendships :)
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yes, and I so agree
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That’s a great photo!
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thanks, my friend took it on our visit )
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Stunning, Beth — both the quote and the delicate web. 🥰
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it was just so beautiful
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Agree!!! 🥰
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What a beautiful quote
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he was such a lovely writer
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Very true.
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The spider web is lovely, just as our close friendships are. Have a wonderful Wednesday, Beth.
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indeed, thanks –
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We have two beautiful webs right next to each other in the escallonia right next to where I park my truck. It’s become a daily ritual to say hello.
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that’s so wonderful, Jim
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That is a stunning web. I agree that humans create and live in friendships. The amazing thing as we age is that the age of our friends matters not. I should also note that I’ve made many dear friends via blogging. I’ve had the joy of meeting many in person.
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oh, you’re so right, Audrey, the ages and stages all fall by the wayside over time and we accept them where they are. yes, it’s a wonderful part of blogging –
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Friendship is that and I applaud Mr. Blake for the foresight.
Thanks Beth.
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yes, he really understood
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Beautiful photo and words, Beth. It is difficult to see it otherwise from now on (specifically, the web) Thank you!! Cher xoxoxo
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my pleasure, Cher –
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What a beautiful photo. Reminds me of one of RBG’s collars.
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great comparison – hopefully a sign of good things to come –
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Beautiful web! Love the way the water makes it more visible. And such a fantastic way to illustrate our interconnectedness!
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yes, it all came together nicely, and thank you –
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Just the statement moved me so much
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it’s really powerful, thanks, Peter
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This is truly amazing, especially with the background colors. Great catch (again), Beth!
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it was so pretty in the light
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Beth!
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my pleasure
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Ethereal!
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thanks, it was very special
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Beautiful 🩷🩷🩷
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thanks, Karen
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That’s beautiful.
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thank you –
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While spiders don’t creep me out like they do many people, I am fascinated watching them as they spin their webs, catch their prey, and come out from hiding.
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it’s an amazing process
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The web, your words and the quote are all lovely.
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thanks, Keith
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Just don’t tangle the web we weave by practicing to deceive!
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I’ll do my best –
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Wonderfully webbed post !!
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Thanks!
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I don’t like spiders, Beth, but the web is beautiful and so is the quote and concept. Love it.
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I can appreciate them but don’t want to live with them in my house, they are amazing artists for sure
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so nice Beth! 😊🥰🥰
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thanks, carol
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Such a lovely web! 🤩
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Charlotte!
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that’s what I was thinking too-
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I knew you were! 😀
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Wow!
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<3
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