This lizard and I happened upon one another this morning. (More knowledgeable heads will know better exactly what I should be calling this little creature.)

He was engaged in quiet repose in a large pot in our garden that I intend to fill with caladiums, and while I would normally have headed swiftly indoors, perhaps to the accompaniment of a subtle squeak of alarm, I decided this time – I made no commitment to more than just this time – I would get close enough for a talk and a photo.

I let him know how attractive I thought him … very like one of my cats, whose tabby coloring is so like his own. After a time, I let him know that I would be leaving him to the rest of his morning in privacy, but would look forward to seeing him again.

The lizard, of course, is not inclined to a fixed address, but we shared an unexpectedly pleasant few moments together.

The real key here was my decision not to be afraid of him so that he would not be afraid of me. No preconceptions. No expectations. No stress.

Something to remember with people, too, I believe.

You just never know who you might meet!

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