I found this spider while cleaning today, and it reminded me of something most people don't know about me. Years ago, I had a pet tarantula. No, the spider in this picture isn't her. My tarantula passed away years ago, but seeing this spider today instantly brought back one of the

A few days ago, during the winter storm, we made sure one of our little cat shelters was extra warm and protected. On top, we placed cardboard and two tarps completely covering the shelter. Inside, we added two black mats with cardboard underneath, topped with a generous layer of straw. (Straw i