avoiding unknown plants, insects, and animals could prevent injury or illness.
Today, that same instinct often causes us to overestimate danger when encountering harmless wildlife.
The unfamiliar appearance of a mud dauber nest can trigger exactly this type of response.
The brain sees something strange.
It assumes a threat.
Only later, after gathering information, do we realize the situation may be harmless.
Knowledge often transforms fear into understanding.
Lessons From a Garage Wall
Looking back, the experience taught me several valuable lessons.
First, appearances can be deceiving.
Something that initially
