Bugs Become Buddies

Stephanie's enrollment in a doctoral program has made her more absent in my daily life. So, I've had to look else where for entertainment while at home.  My replacement buddies are seasonal.  End of August, early September I was rolling with a spider posse.  Now in October, I've shifted cliques to Boxelder bugs. 

We play our own version of catch...

 

Below I captured us shooting short films from various genres (this would be my Boxelder bug on the tv.  Look closely)...

 

 

Romantic Comedy Genre: Here he's riding on the coat tails of Cindy Crawford's mole.  It's a little north of the appropriate "above lip placement," but I think we can all agree it really adds that extra "zest."

 

 

Horror Genre: Now he's playing a bug at a picnic about to land on the healthy food.  Spoiling a treat and a diet...Ahhhh!!!

 

 

Suspense/Drama Genre:  Does this hand belong to a male or female?  Does the lack of bedazzled ring finger insinuate they're single or playing it sketchy in their marriage?  Will the pinkie and ring finger be this innocent Boxelder's final resting place??? Ooooooo!!!!

 

 

Family/Kid Genre: Who needs a Golden Retriever when you've got an insect as a pet?  Sure an insect can't catch frisbees, but when it's hot who's got "built in fans" (wings) to cool you down?

 

 

 

 

Documentary: This is Emly from the Twin Cities.  We found her at the local Walmart.  She's a modern day pirate.  If you notice she opted for a Boxelder bug on her shoulder rather than the cliche parrot.  She's so progressive.

 

I welcome you to judge the fact that we spent about twenty minutes on capturing these short films, but we'll be having the last laugh when we get some notoriety at the Sundance Festival...