I went into the garage just to grab an old toolbox!

What I learned that day was humbling. We think of our homes as secure, controlled spaces. But the truth is, nature is always pressing at the edges, always ready to creep in and reclaim forgotten corners. It’s easy to forget that until you’re staring into the heart of a living nest that’s been thriving in your garage.

Now, when I walk past that space, I don’t just feel fear. I feel a strange respect—for how much life can hide in plain sight, for how much we overlook in our everyday routines, and for the reminder that even in the most ordinary places, the extraordinary—and sometimes terrifying—world of nature is always closer than we think.