Personally, I loved the dress (she wore it on November 4, 2008, at the big partay in Chicago when Barack became president-elect). And I especially like her willingness to leave the Old School behind. But there are some country people (myself included) who grew up where the old folks warn you about “a red hourglass” and what might happen if you push your luck. So be polite with this lady.

NOTE: It’s only the Europeans who fearfully called it the “Black Widow Spider.” A prefered name is “Hourglass Spider,” which helps in species identification. The Dineh (Navajo) have more respect, crediting “Spider Woman” (Na’ashjéii asdzáá) in large part for the creation, survival, and education of all humans — especially weavers.

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