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Silphium Rediscovered
"Bowled over" " Stumped" , I suppose being a cricketing nation, it is inevitable that cricketing expressions will creep into the vernacular. 🤣
Veronica, on 10/03/2022
Silphium Rediscovered
The result is the same in all cases. Hòw you are out does not matter. The bowler always gets the credit, it makes no difference to the batsman.
frankbeswick, on 10/03/2022
Silphium Rediscovered
Well, that's unusual, Frank being stumped, not a cricket game being stumped or a cricket player getting stumped.
The Wikipedia article on Stump (cricket) intriguingly mentions a batsman as being dismissible by bowling, running out or stumping. ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
Silphium Rediscovered
You have stumped me here (a cricketing expression.) I cannot think of any other plant that merits this treatment.).
frankbeswick, on 10/03/2022
Silphium Rediscovered
It particularly intrigues me that silphium warranted an image on coinage. It initially puzzled me since I tend to associate ancient and modern coinages with famous-people images. But then I recalled national-symbol images and remembered the ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
American Curl Cats: Spontaneous Mutation in a Stray Leads to Feline Stardom in Six Years
Thank you for coming over to the American curl cat wizzley, WriterArtist!
Me too, I appreciate plant life even as, like your daughter, I'm ultra-fond of feline sentients. So I also like combining my two loves, what with feline sentients ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
Dearcmhara shawcrossi: Shawcross's Marine Lizard of Skye, Scotland
Thank you for visiting, WriterArtist!
Me too, it amazes me that the blue planet experienced such a giant-creature rule that managed to work alongside mini-lizard species. It's somewhat of a wonder to me that gigantic dinosaurs heavy-footed ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
Recipe for Shakshuka: Delicious Mediterranean Poached Egg Dish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Thank you for stopping by, WriterArtist!
Me too, I love tomato-based recipes. Tomatoes, like carrots, promote good vision, when eaten fresh and a bit more so when heated.
Bon appétit should you try shakshuka, and particularly if you use my ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
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My sister has traveled extensively throughout India. She included blooming jacaranda trees among her fauna and flora pictures. So I know how beautiful lavender/purple jacaranda tree flowers are!
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
Detox Bath Recipe
The baking soda and the essential oils detox bath recipes especially interest me. One reason is that I already know the efficacy of apple cider vinegar.
An acquaintance mentioned that apple cider vinegar is a nice wash for all grape colors. So ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 10/03/2022
Real Estate Investments: Making $80,000 per Year on a $127,000 Investment
Doesn't seem like Black Spaniel clicked through to look at the financials, understands much about the process, knows how to use a calculator. What depreciation? Depreciation is a tax deduction, and a condo in Fort Lauderdale is generally an ...
jimesposito, on 10/03/2022
Haunted House A Halloween Rage
There is no reason to think that angels cannot work through animals,but there is no reason to think that they do. Certain higher animals might be nearing the status of persons,and so might have a conscience. I am am thinking of dogs, certain ...
frankbeswick, on 10/03/2022
Haunted House A Halloween Rage
Evil posseses people, good seeks consent,hence angels will never possess anyone or anything.
frankbeswick, on 10/03/2022
Real Estate Investments: Making $80,000 per Year on a $127,000 Investment
Your estimates seem too simplistic. You have positives, like depreciation for tax purposes, but also negatives like down time for major repairs, and insurance would be needed. True, insurance might cover some repairs if caused by tenants, but ...
blackspanielgallery, on 10/02/2022
Haunted House A Halloween Rage
There is no reasonable backing to disbelieving in haunted houses. If demonic possession is possible, and is mentioned in the New Testament, including possession of animals, then why not accept a possibility of demonic possession of an ...
blackspanielgallery, on 10/02/2022