Through God’s welcoming grace, faith fills hope’s light found in our Savior.
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.
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
What ancient invention allows people to see through walls?
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
The early morning scent of a skunk reminds anyone nearby to be on the lookout for this black and white scavenger. The skunk lives throughout the continental United States.
Here are a few quick facts about the skunk:
Body length: for some species, nearly 3 feet (including its bushy tail)
Body weight: as much as 15 pounds
Diet: (omnivores) berries, nuts, eggs, insects, small animals
Lifespan: up to 5 years
There are several species in the skunk family. Some of the more common ones include hog-nosed (long, bald snout), hooded (impressive neck ruff), and spotted (much smaller than most). The most abundant species is the striped skunk, with a black body accented by two white stripes running along the back.
Being nocturnal hunters and food gathers, skunk’s strong sense of smell helps them in their pursuit of food. However, they possess extremely poor eyesight.
A skunk’s body is designed to assist in the pursuit of another meal. They possess a stout build with short legs and long bodies. Their muscular front legs feature long and sharp claws, which allow them to be excellent diggers.
Skunks live in small groups (called surfeits) in underground burrows. and their young are called kits. Gestation in females usually lasts about two months, though they can delay until more suitable weather for giving birth. Typically, each liter of kits runs between four and six in number. Many skunks are carriers of rabies, which is fatal to them.
When threatened, skunks own one of nature’s most effective defense systems. With scent glands hidden under the tail, a quick elevation of it will spray a victim up to 12 feet away. A sticky, oily substance with an extreme smell is transmitted as a fine mist. It immediately causes tearing of eyes and choking.
top left: baby skunk called a kit. going clockwise, The remaining photos show different species: hooded, spotted, striped, and hog-nosed. (Images courtesy of Pinterest)
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.
Our Savior’s love fulfills our faith journey with hope, peace, and joy.
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.
Stay open to a new idea for at least five minutes. You could be surprised at the benefit of remaining open those three hundred seconds.
From Isaiah 43:19: “I am about to do a new thing;now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wildernessand rivers in the desert.”
Curiosity ignites the spark that shares a writer’s thoughts with every written page.
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.