Snake in the Grass - October 22, 2025

When Husband came home from work yesterday, he showed me a picture he'd taken on the way to our door.  Snake!  Red and black (mostly), curled up in amongst the monkey grass.  He said it was stretched out across the threshold when he approached the front door.  I hate knowing there's a snake on the loose.

I mean, I know in the back of my mind that this yard, surrounded by trees and ivy and fields and unruly flower beds, is prime real estate for a snake.  There could be one anywhere.  SEEING one is a different matter.  Makes it more personal.   

This morning, before The Husband opened the storm door on his way to work, he peeked out to make sure the snake hadn't come back on the porch, and then he eased the door open and looked up.  His looking up TOTALLY CREEPED ME OUT.   I would never have thought to look UP for the snake.  If a snake were to drop down on my head, I'd have a come-apart.

Thankfully, the snake was not on the porch, nor anywhere in sight.  This afternoon, I went out to plant a hydrangea in the edge of the yard, and I was r-e-a-l careful about where I stepped.

A few minutes ago, The Grandson texted me and asked if we had dinner plans tonight.  I told him that his grandfather is out of town, and I am having toast.  He asked if I would like to have dinner plans.  

Truth was, I didn't want to have dinner plans.  I really didn't want company, to be honest, even if it is my only grandson.  I have been on the go all day, and then I came home and dug a big hole for the hydrangea, and I am tired.  Nevertheless, this IS The Grandson, and I was a little worried that something was amiss.  

So I texted, "Well, I could.  What are you thinking?"  Meaning what restaurant.

He replied, "Anything that you are able and willing to make.  And can I bring my friend Carl?"

As I was reading the text, I was on the phone with The Husband, and I blurted out, "AW, HELL NAW!" and busted out laughing.  Told him about the texts, and how I was too tired to cook.  He said, "And, anyway, we don't have any groceries."  Truth.

I called The Grandson and begged off for tonight.  But tomorrow night, he's coming over for meat loaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans.  

And Carl's coming with him.