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A pleasant and warm breeze waifs over the dew covered deck as morning makes her call. Green grass is appearing now in abundance spotted with patches of wild green onions that seem to create mounds on the landscape. Insects are appearing in abundance as evidence that the environment is safe for their propagation and growth. A resident who appears to be from the year before has suddenly positioned herself high on the exterior of the northern exposed kitchen window. The Black-and-Yellow Argiope spider has crafted her web ever so strategically to optimize the snare of insects drawn to the light of the window in the evening. As the sun grows brighter, she retreats beneath the vinyl siding until safe to return to the delicacies ensnared. Her web was removed several times during the last summer season only to be reconstructed within the following two days. Her appearance is stunning as she majestically rests herself high on her web and watches for unsuspecting visitors to be ensnared by her craft. Like the influx of warmth wrought insects, PD symptoms at times seem to appear out of nowhere in abundance. Unlike weather prognosticators, the appearance of symptoms seems not to be predictable. We have learned, however, to prepare our web to ensnare those pesky perturbing perpetrators of Parkinson’s symptoms. Our snare is exercise, a healthy diet, mental stimulation, and a heart filled with gratitude for abilities maintained. May your web of positive living supported by strands of gratitude and grace be your guard against invaders!