This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
Why is it against the law for a man living in North Dakota to be buried in South Dakota?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
A curious little insect is the boxelder bug. Related to the stinkbug, this harmless pest can become quite a nuisance.
Here are a few quick facts about the boxelder bug:
Color: black with reddish or orange markings
Size: 1/2 inch (11-14 mm)
Predators: rodents, spiders, birds
Territory: native to western United States (but can be found in eastern U.S. and Canada)
Their name is derived from the fact that they are frequently found around boxelder trees (as well as maple). Their favorite summer home is in trees.
Boxelder bugs are very mobile, and they can easily move from trees to man-made structures. One of their most annoying traits is to leave feces that may stain light-colored surfaces.
In autumn, these pesky bugs congregate around south-facing surfaces on rocks, buildings, and trees. They appreciate the warmth and sun. At this same time, they will seek winter shelter in homes, sheds, and garages. After hibernating in their cozy winter confines, they will emerge in March and April in order to journey back to the trees.
Since boxelder bugs are eager to enter houses, homeowners are wise to take time to seal around windows and doors. This will help to prevent these bugs from entering inside to find a winter home. They also dislike the smell of herbs such as sage, whole cloves, and lavender.
left: close-up of an adult boxelder bug right: a group of boxelder bugs congregating on the side of a building in the warm sun. (photographs courtesy of pinterest.)
Sooner or later, our actions need to thrust us back into life’s daily cadence.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach.
I have far more confidence in the man who works mentally and bodily at a matter than in the six who merely talk about it.
Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English physicist and chemist. His research greatly contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
Many are searching for life’s best road, but only the Lord offers His righteous route.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.
From Joshua 24:15: “Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living, but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
George Augustus Moore (1852-1933) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He has often been regarded as the first great modern Irish novelist.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown.
There’s no substitute for a great love who says, “No matter what’s wrong with you, you’re welcome at this table.”
Tom Hanks (born 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Easily transitioning between comedic and dramatic roles, he has become one of the most honored and respected in his profession. He is an avid collector of manual typewriters with a collection of well over 200.