Monarch Memories

How can an insect fascinate and evoke memories? Monarch butterflies do just that for me, even though I don’t like most insects. I own nature guides to flowers, trees, birds, and insects, and although some are very worn, the insect guide looks almost new. I just don’t enjoy looking at all those creepy critters. Monarch butterflies are an exception—I’ve had a love affair with them since I was a child.