In preparation for my beloved’s arrival tomorrow afternoon, I have a new pair of eyes. Whenever I spot something that is not entirely to her liking, I take care of it on the spot. The kitchen is tidy already. The bathroom and toilet are almost there. This afternoon I swept the livingroom floor, but the area around the front door will need sweeping tomorrow morning. On my round of the house, I just went through our bedroom. It will need dusting, of course. Perhaps I will have to use the vacuum cleaner, as well. As I was looking around, my eyes darting hither and thither, I spotted a scorpion not far from where we sleep. On the large side, it quite surprised me. It is harmless, but my beloved would hate seeing it regardless. I approached it gingerly. It did not budge. I reached for it as gently as I could, but it stayed right where it was. I realized it was dead only when I eventually touched it. It must have been there for quite some time, too. Perhaps days, but maybe even weeks. As I said, I have a new pair of eyes in preparation for my beloved’s arrival.