Me vs. the Cockroach
Me vs. the Cockroach I have to say that cockroaches are a daily occurrence in these parts. You can see them scuttling across the sidewalks or legs-side-up on the stairs. We have tried so many methods to evict them from our apartment, yet they always leave something behind–its shell, a nest, a lone survivor scampering. I don't doubt that they will far outlive us. They are incredibly resilient and make homes out of anything, anywhere. They are the past and future of this planet. Just recently I found one in my purse. Actually, it was the second time one had taken refuge there, but I'm not sure it was the same roach. I imagine it crawled in m,y purse because I often leave it on the floor. I have to applaud this insect on its ingeniousness. Would I have thought that a pocket in a purse could double as a hiding place? Of course, that wasn't my first thought upon meeting the roach. Wonderment set in after the screaming and tarantella-type dance. As I said, I am used to bumping ...