Day 5035: A Public Service Tip &The Mandrill.

"Red heart": junk collage paper scraps, matted.

  

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    Click: Take 6, Overjoyed.

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A Public Service Tip!

When at the pharmacy this week, I asked the pharmacist what was the proper way of disposing of prescribed drugs that were unused or out of date? He gave me two pre-addressed envelopes and this was new to me? Is it to you? 

With instructions inside. You send the Rx containers with any personal information blacked out, and do not over fill the envelope.

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The envelopes are well designed with a pull off strip so the envelope can be permanently sealed for safety.

Do not take to your pharmacy, but instead, drop off at your local post office, or hand to your postman. That's it, safe for all!

A male Mandrill does not need a crown to display authority.

Its face announces status before a single sound is made.

In the forests of Central Africa, researchers studying mandrills discovered that dominant males often develop brighter red facial and rump coloration, higher testosterone levels, and stronger scent signals released from glands on the chest.

When a male loses status, some of that intensity can gradually fade.

For mandrills, power is written directly onto the body.

The colors themselves are extraordinary.

The vivid reds are linked to blood flow and hormones, while the striking blue tones are created through microscopic structural patterns beneath the skin that scatter light in a unique way.

Every member of the troop notices the signals.

Females use them to evaluate mates.

Rival males use them to judge strength and dominance.

In mandrill society, status is not hidden quietly in behavior alone.

It is displayed openly in one of the most dramatic faces found anywhere in the animal kingdom.

 

  

A 2+ minute video, Yummy Omelet,  here. 

 

Just because ...

The Killdeer

Killdeer frequently pretend to have a broken wing by fluttering along the ground as if they are injured. However, their playacting is actually a clever strategy to lure predators and potential threats (including humans!) away from their nests.

Sunday's Smiles ... 

 

Hoping you see all the good things in your day.

  

 

 

Day 5034: Grandma Humor & Grafting Magic!

"Easy pieces": for junk papers collage.

                                                                       

  

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    Click: Stevie Wonder, If You Really Love Me.

2GN2S - Grandma humor

Some of you know I have been purging, donating, giving away and trashing a lot of my stuff! I came across this cartoon and because it is both appropriate and it made me laugh out loud, I sent this to Grandhunk #3, Zack.

And Zack replied, immediately ...

(*If you know Zack, that is Zack! He’s a great kid, and he maybe knows me better than anyone on the planet?)

  

In India, a farmer named Ukabhai Bhatti achieved an amazing agricultural milestone by growing 14 distinct types of mangoes on just one tree.

Through 25 years of patience, dedication, and careful grafting—a farming technique where a branch from one plant is joined onto another—he successfully customized the tree so that different branches produce their own unique variety of fruit.

As a result, the single tree now grows mangoes of various sizes, shapes, colors, and flavor profiles.

This impressive project highlights how combining traditional farming knowledge with long-term perseverance can push the boundaries of modern agriculture and turn a single plant into a symbol of innovation

 

  

 

A 5+ minute video, Hop On, here.

 

Just because ...

Grey Nightjar

Saturday's Smiles ... 

 

Hoping you feel all the good things in your day.

  

 

 

Day 5033: Handmade cards & Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.

"Lahaina": junk papers collage, digital collage.

                                                                       

  

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    Click: Tim McGraw, Humble and Kind.

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Lots of graduations and birthdays in my family and extended family. I bought graduation and birthday cards, but for the ones who might like it, I decided to make some personal cards.

Logan

High School Graduate

Maddie

University Graduate

Noelle

15th Birthday

I used store-bought 3-3/4" x 9-3/4" folded, colored, textured cards with standard 4 x 9-1/2" envelopes. I drew with black marker & ballpoint pen, and then used colored pencils on the front of the card, as they work well on the textured cardstock. I have made similar cards with collage, but that does usually take a little longer. Using a simple design, it doesn't take long to create and hopefully the receiver knows that they are special for you to take the time to try it?

A baby Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey almost looks imaginary — like a creature painted from gold, blue, and winter light. But behind that beautiful appearance is an animal built for survival in some of China’s harshest mountain forests.

These rare monkeys live high in the cold forests of central China, where snow, freezing temperatures, and misty mountain weather shape daily life. Their thick golden fur is more than striking decoration. It protects them against icy winds and long winters spent moving through forest canopies at high elevations.

Although their bright blue faces make them appear delicate, golden snub-nosed monkeys are remarkably resilient. They survive on leaves, bark, buds, fruit, seeds, and lichens when food becomes scarce during colder months.

Young monkeys grow up surrounded by close family groups where grooming, protection, and cooperation are essential for survival. When entire troops move through the snowy trees together, flashes of gold ripple through the forest canopy like living sunlight. But surviving in such a demanding world is what makes these monkeys truly extraordinary.

 

  

 

A 5+ minute video, Shellproof,  here.

 

 

Just because ...

Long-Wattled Umbrellabird

Long-Wattled Umbrellabird..The long-wattled umbrellabird is one of the most unusual birds in the world and is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. It is instantly recognizable by its large umbrella-like crest and the long feather-covered wattle hanging from its chest, which can reach over 30 centimeters in length. Males use these remarkable features during courtship displays, producing deep booming calls to attract females. Umbrellabirds feed mainly on fruits but will also consume insects and small vertebrates. Deforestation has severely reduced their habitat, making them increasingly rare throughout their limited range.

Friday's Smiles ... 

 

Hoping you see all the good things in your day.