Drosophilia

Well,

I have been invaded by winged creatures. Nothing to be upset about. In many ways, they have become my friends.

Dosophilia - fruit flies, fungus gnats, and one errant regular house fly. Hmm, I am about to give him, or her, a name. I can't sex it at this point.

They are not unwelcome. I understand their mission. And the house fly has become kind of a friend. OK, I know this is wrong, but I am alone most of the time, and I need to talk to somebody.

There are well-established ways to eliminate these little flying pests, but I don't see the need. They will die soon enough of their tiny little lifespans. And they do amuse me.

The fungus gnats come from my herb gardens in the windows. My fault, I over watered. The fruit flies come from, I dont' know what. But they thrive. The little house fly, my friend, probably got through an open window, and probably wishes he/she was outside right now.

I do catch and kill a few of the fruit flies, especially when they attempt to land on my tasty dinner. But I am usually unsuccessful. They are too fast for me.

Well, I just thought to mention my major occupation right now. Protecting my food from the little critters.

At least they don't buzz around your ears at night ... they only tickle.

Rich