*catching up on previous posts*
Steve, the owl painting is really different - I've noticed it before. The eyes are almost eerie. You are blessed to have been given it. I am sorry to hear the person who gave it to you died soon after.
I am not sure what you mean about venomous snakes, but am guessing maybe you mean you attempted to continually contact someone with no response and they got angry at you for continuing to contact them? I can see how such an experience would make one twice shy. I've never lived that. I have a cousin who cut me off ages ago. I still have no idea why. We were penpals for years and years. I can't be angry with her - she must have a good reason even though I don't know what it is. She is a good person. I just give her space. Maybe she will clue me in one day. If that is the type of thing you are talking about, I get it.
