our house’s outer envelope is fairly porous in every season but winter. it does not contain us inside very well, nor does it keep out the neighbors, who wander in through open doors, and sometimes, as in the case of the red bellied snake last week, sun themselves on the carpet. Other times, our guests find dark corners, where other guests are already waiting for them.

daddy longlegs found in corners.

in and around my house, saint paul mn