When I stop to appreciate nature, most often, something rather magical occurs. I noticed a praying mantis the size of my hand sitting in our driveway. He captured my attention simply because of his size so I sat down near him to enjoy his company. I noticed how his incredibly thin legs kept him tethered to the cement despite the breeze. His body was swaying back and forth yet he remained firmly grounded.Soon after I sat down, he turned his head toward me and looked at me with