Monarch Caterpillars – Day three
The saga continues. Day three of raising our first monarch caterpillars. What a great adventure. So far, so good.
Author: ProudDaughter
Taking care of monarch caterpillars
Yesterday, I brought in two monarch butterflies to ensure they make it to their butterfly stage. I found them happily chewing on their favorite snack – milkweed. In fact, it’s the only food they will digest. Guess you could call them finicky eaters, right?
Hey Universal, Leave Beato alone!
This is one of the latest videos I’m posting from YouTube regarding the overzealous and unfair treatment many YouTubers are getting, including one of my favorites, Rick Beato. What is so insane is that all his videos fall under the Fair Use Act, which makes the incessant emails from Universal, all the more incredible and irritating.
Certified Wildlife Habitat
According to the National Wildlife Federation, anyone Can Be Part of the Native Plant Movement
Over 50 years ago, they launched programs that have inspired what has become one of the largest national (and increasingly international) native plant movements. Since 1973, their goal has been to inspire people to plant natives and influence the way they maintain their yards, gardens, and community green spaces to benefit wildlife and people.
Today, an estimated seven million people have participated. By planting natives, they’ve supported local biodiversity that echoes what Indigenous people, conservationists, and many local community leaders have known for generations—that we must honor the interdependent relationship between plants, wildlife, and people…
Fun Musical Facts #1
Well, holy cow. I never knew this, and I love this song. Now I know the real meaning behind it. Thanks @timfromkickingharold
…Regarding a song sung by Michael Jackson
Tipping at a doctor’s office
Okay, this has gone too far! A receptionist at a doctor’s office asking if you would like to leave a tip? Absurd. Outrageous and disgraceful. As several respondents remarked, contact the AMA and report it. It’s downright unethical.
As an aside, do you realize that the USA is the only country in the world that makes a segment of their workforce dependent on tips? People in other countries find this hard to come to terms with and unacceptable. So, how in the world did this come into practice?