Some of you may remember that my husband John and I also raised many Black Swallowtail Butterflies last year. In late November, we had an early frost that killed all of our nectar-producing plants. We still had about 8 Swallowtails in their chrysalises. We were afraid that they would eclose on a warm day and have nothing to eat. So, we decided to follow the rule of overwintering the chrysalises in a container in the refrigerator. We have an extra refrigerator in our garage that served that purpose. About a week ago we took the chrysalises out and placed them in a mesh enclosure. This was our first attempt to overwinter, so we were skeptical that the butterflies would emerge after such a long time in the refrigerator. To our amazement, there were two male Black Swallowtail Butterflies drying their wings this morning! We released one and the second one escaped when we were occupied with the first Black Swallowtail Butterfly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through your moments today. My goodness I made a hug pot of soup yesterday and think I will eating it for the rest of the week if I dont keep putting more into the pot each day. So silly of me. My ,my how I love my soups along with the oyster crackers. Today is the day I am putting out a spring puzzle to make my day brighter. For some reason puzzles relaxes me and of course a cup of coffee and or tea off to the side to sip on off and on. Have a nice day the best you can and I will do the same in my neck of the woods , so to speak. Smiles Gloria
Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~Leo Buscaglia
Nothing in life means anything unless someone cares, and the whole trick is to keep being that someone. ~Robert Brault
I just saw this in a comment box abit ago and just had to share this beautiful picture that put a smile to my face and warmed my heart. I so love yellow roses. I hope that this does this to you also.
Good day my friend & hope your staying safe. Got all the leaves cleaned up yesterday & going to cut the yard today early as for about three days getting up to 90. Hated to do it but turned on the ac. We are doing the hibernation thing not getting around crowds & picking up groceries curbside. Enjoy the rest of the week & take care......George
Hello friend, I hope that everything is fine for you, have a good week, happy, take care because with this epidemic everywhere, we must prevent with blessings, and peace, Maria kisses
just a note to say hi... Hope you are doing well and enjoying your weekend. With this virus going around please stay healthy and safe. Take care~~~ hugs, debijo
Blessed day to you. Such a beautiful Saturday . The sun is shinning today making the snow on the ground twinkle and glisten. As winter continues up north I am begining to think more of spring and all of its surprises that will come to our area in afew months give or take. Old man winter does not like to give up easily so I think spring needs to remind winter to hibernate now for spring is waking up and is waiting to bring joy to all. My my so do like all the 4 seasons. Smiles Gloria
Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how. ~Author Unknown
Good day my friend. Wife are staying at the house to avoid crowds just to be safe. Our stores have been busy but they are letting seniors in one hour earlier and I put an app on to order groceries for curb pickup. Prayers for all to be safe until this passes.Enjoy your weekend......George
I Pray you are taking care of yourself and your loved ones the best you can. I am doing just fine and actually am thinking of putting out a puzzle,like a spring time scene. It did snow over night so looking white and bright everywhere. It would be treat to have the sun shining off the snow making it glistening. Things are pretty quite around town and some of the stores are having the opening hour or two of stores open up for the elderly only which is nice and kind of them. Just made up some soup for the day so I am all set. Coffee brewed,soup ready to eat anytime, books by my chair to read the next chapters and a puzzle to lay out on the table to enjoy during the day. Take care and I will do the same here. My thoughts and prayers are with you Hugs and smiles Gloria
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths. ~Etty Hillesum
Hello, I wish you a nice day and that you stay safe, from this epidemic, that we are going through, everywhere, take good care of blessings, and peace, kisses, Maria ......
Good day & have a beautiful one. We are warm with scattered rains for a few days. The virus outbreak sure has everything in a turmoil with unreal hoarding happening. our stores have limited item purchases & keeping control of crowds by only letting a few in at a time. Remember when I was a kid during WW 2 of the ration books for each member of the family. I still have some of my stamps. Maybe that should instigated again to prevent some of the hoarding & incivility that goes on. Stay safe & take care...George
