Oh my, that may be the first time I'd heard Donny Osmond since I lived in PA and we used to watch his show on tv, back in the 1970s. Blast from the past. Thanks, WW. I'm glad you're seeing some green for cheer during your dreary weather.
Kat, I don't know if I've ever seen a nest of real ladybugs or not. I don't even know if there are still any of them around here. They may have all been killed off by all the aerial spraying that's done to crops. Ugh! I do see those nasty Japanese beetles--ladybug look-alikes, sort of, though. Sounds like you have a good eco-system going on.
Robin, three days is a long time to be so sick and running a fever like that. I hope you've gotten some helpful information and treatment by now.
Muzz, that's an interesting way to think of how you found your dog. The reality of how many people abandon them in ways where there's little hope of their survival is sad indeed. My niece just rescued (another) one last week, with the intention of finding someone to foster it, but I can tell she's getting attached to him so I have my doubts he'll be leaving her home.
Squirrel, I hope the storms don't do any damage where you are. No flooding for you either. They will be starting up here again tonight, with chances throughout the week. I haven't done much today. Washed my sheets and a few other things, cleaned out food scraps from the refrigerator and carried them off, cooked some sickening glop for lunch, ate a little and threw the rest of it out. Took a short nap.
Sexton, it's wonderful Boomer has been with you for such a long time.
Hello, Poirot and anyone else looking on.