M is into Miss Rachel
How do kids know the shows are for them?
Now I have to learn the new shows - they are all new since her daddy was a little boy.
We were into Ben Ten (grandson), Sesame Street (son), and Strawberry Shortcake (daughter). Does anyone remember those shows? We actually had Strawberry Shortcake at my daughter's birthday. I made a Strawberry Shortcake cake.
Miss Rachel uses sign languages to go with the words. I love that. I think it is a great show with some good learning going on.
Kelly and I had the wonderful opportunity to babysit M. We played with her on the floor with all her toys. Then we watched one show of Miss Rachel. Every heard of her - she a little like the old Sesame Street - with teaching, learning, friends, and singing.
Little M loved it - she knew it was for her. I find that so interesting.
This generation doesn't give too much credence in television shows like I did. I literally used to sit with my kids and watch them too! I LOVED SESAME STREET!
Changing gears - I thought this was interesting - I thought it was fake until I checked it out.
DID YOU KNOW THAT CROWS LOOK FOR ANTS WHEN THEY ARE SICK?
It may sound strange at first glance, but it's true: realizing they're sick or annoyed by parasites, crows have a surprising instinctive behavior — they approach the ants, land there for a while, spread their wings, and stay still, allowing the ants to climb all over the place. body, especially between the feathers.
This curious ritual has a vital function. Ants release formic acid, a natural substance with antimicrobial and antiparasitic effect. When being "invaded" by ants, the crow receives a type of natural treatment, almost like a therapeutic bath, that fights fungi, bacteria and parasites that mainly affect its skin and feathers.
This phenomenon is known in science as "anting," and it doesn't just happen to crows. Many birds use this strategy as a form of self-medication - a true example of how animals can use the natural resources around them to stay healthy, without any human intervention.
It's a beautiful reminder that nature functions as a living pharmacy, filled with solutions that living beings themselves know how to access. The instinct behind this behavior shows not only intelligence, but also the species' incredible ability to adapt to the environment they live in.
Crows trace their origins back to the proto-Papuan archipelago about 30 million years ago, evolving from a common ancestor shared with other corvids.
Meaning they are prehistoric.
Edna
I have very sad news for me, but very good for her - my dear friend Edna, passed away yesterday. If you remember she was - I'd say - put out of her home about a year ago.
It has been a h--lish journey for her. God privileged me to go through it with her. We had a little group of six of us that rallied up for her. I admit that it tore me up like nothing I had ever been through, but I am glad I was able to help her some. I learned so much about aging, nursing homes, assisted living, and money. Nothing good either!
She was a strong woman and really didn't complain like I think I would have. She was a woman of faith, so I know where she is. I am so glad I went to see her Friday. What a gift from God. I thought she was doing better, but I guess it was the rally they talk about.
Anyhow I will miss her and I am sad. But I will see her again.
LOVE, NONA AKA CHATTY
4 comments:
You're right about the shows now. I used to watch Sesame Street too.
I heard before about the crows and ants, so interesting!
I remember you sharing about Edna. Glad for her that she is now home!
I'm so sorry that you lost your dear friend, Edna. Wish I could give you an in-person hug! Yes, the TV shows have changed for the better, I think. I'm not tuned into kids' TV, but hurray for learning sign language early! Good stuff!!
I've never heard of Ms.Rachel. All of my grands are older now, but they did love Sesame Street and my daughter loved Strawberry Shortcake too! Sorry to hear about your friend. You were such a good friend to her. As we get older, sad to say, we'll all be losing friends. It happens as we age.
I did not know about the ant thing. Kind of both wonderous and creepy at the same time. I am so sorry about what your friend went through. Old people are not treated with reverence here like they are in Asian countries, and that is a shame. Gosh, I don't know any of the new shows. But I remember Sesame Street, the Electric Company, and Mr. Rodgers.
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