Tubular mouth part
Proboscis feeding sucking
Moth that brings wonder
Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 7/7/17
Inspirational photograph by Tara McLaughlin 7/17
Scroll through to see the amazing life cycle of the Clearwing Hummingbird Moth
History Tidbits: 20th President of US needed a metal detector
Who was the 20th President of the USA? Hints:
He was the last of the “log cabin” presidents.
His assassin shot him in the back and arm. He died in 1881 after serving only 200 days as 20th.
His inept doctor was possibly responsible for his death, as history says he could have survived his wounds.
His death helped launch the crude invention of the metal detector by Alexander Graham Bell.
Robert Todd Lincoln, first son of Abraham Lincoln, serving as this president’s Secretary of War was with 20th at the moment the assassin’s bullets struck.
So, who was the 20th? James A. Garfield
Haiku: Inside Gladiolas
Lovely sturdy stalks
Bees and hummingbirds climb in
Sword leaves beauty spikes
Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 7/7/17
Thanks to Fe Cases for sharing her lovely flowers from her garden.
Look into the meaning of the glads
History Tidbits: Who opened his mouth to Freedom?
There is always a beginning…a start…in some cases a stick your neck out and go for it moment.
So, let’s celebrate that moment… let’s celebrate the man who stood up during the Continental Congress on June 7, 1776 in the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, making the motion…calling for the colonies’ independence from Great Britain.
That man was Richard Henry Lee, a brilliant statesman from Virginia who helped create the United States of America. We all thank you Mr. Lee, for that beginning…that moment in history and for its outcome as a result of the resolve of the great men representing the 13 colonies and their passion for independence. Happy Fourth of July.
History Tidbits: Fireworks and the second President of the United States
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks? Well, a big thank you to John Adams who envisioned this glorious day being commemorated “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
Let freedom ring.
Brodie barks “Safety first for furry friends”
I’m a retriever…you know a lowland gun dog…a go get it and bring it back golden dude…noise does not phase me..however, there are those dogs among us…who are fearful of what the 4th of July and surrounding days brings…popping, loud sounds that are very out of the ordinary.
So, please follow some simple suggestions that will help keep my furry friends stress-free.
And remember my golden rule…safety first! Now go chow down a hot-dog and finish it off with a piece of apple pie…that would be my choice anyway.
Brodie looks up for the HDD Drone
Acronyms are part of our world…so go retrieve this one that I created…HDD Drone..Hot Dog Delivery Drone…yeah Oscar Mayer Wiener is working on dropping you a dog…get on with yourself…watch this video and be sure to wait for the Wienerdrone…
Remember safety first as you celebrate the coming 4th of July!
Haiku: A-choo!
The Common sneezeweed
Attracts bees and butterflies
Large showy flowers
Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 6/29/17
Inspirational photo of yellow sneezeweed by Veronica Sanchez 6/17
Red Common sneezeweed compliments of Pixabay
Allergy sufferers need not worry about being around sneezeweed. Interesting that this flower has a history of use when crushed to make a form of snuff that caused sneezing. Fascinating! Legend also says that these flowers sprang from the ground where Helen of Troy’s tears fell.
Haiku: The mammoth Cecropia Moth
7 inch wingspan
Short adult life for mating
Wonder of nature
The largest moth on the North American continent. This amazing creature displays incredible color in all stages of its life. Hope you see one some evening.
Photo compliments of Pixabay
Dogs and ice cream…Golden Brodie gives the scoop
Hey, it’s summer and I need to keep my dog self cool…so there’s nothing like seeing a small scoop of Dog Paws ice cream hit my dog bowl. Talk about disappearing…I can get that gone real quick.
But seriously…some dogs can eat ice cream…just gotta do your homework. Another cool treat is frozen blueberries…man those little things are heavenly. Stay cool and Dog Paws Up!
Photo credit: http://good.barkpost.com/discover/pup-cool-summer/
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