Last year, we experienced a horrible stink bug infestation in our area. In fact, it wasn’t uncommon to find several in our house in any given day until we found their major source of entrance into our home – the fireplace.
This weekend, we found our first stink bug invader. Actually, it may have just come out of hiding from last spring. Whatever the reason its here, I want to make sure we don’t have a huge problem with them this year. One thing I learned in researching how to eliminate stink bugs I found out they are drawn to lights, so be sure to turn your outside light off before going outdoors. Another thing is you can buy a light trap which attracts and hold these pests. I think I may give this a shot!
Yesterday, I could hardly believe my eyes when I spotted what I’m pretty sure are magnolia trees in bloom that looked very much like in this image.
After I picked my jaw off the car floorboard, my initial realization was I hope the frost doesn’t kill them out and you know with this crazy weather that’s a real possibility. We had spring-like weather last week.It is the end of February and it appears our forecast is calling for continued warm conditions. I’m not complaining, mind you, but I am concerned about how all of this will affect nature.
For awhile now, we’ve been getting unsolicited phone calls on both our home and my cell phones. I’ve been puzzled as to how so many unknown numbers had access to our unpublished information until the other day the truth struck me. My DH was telling me about apps which upload a person’s address book without that person’s knowledge and then stored in their database for 18 months. Our phone numbers, physical, and email addresses are stolen just like that!
I never understood the real danger of allowing a Facebook app having access to my information and now I know. This is perhaps one way these unknown numbers have gotten access to my cell number. Oh, I don’t have my actual cell number on FB. Breathe a sigh of relief, right? In fact, I have my Google Voice number posted online, which is forwards all calls to my cell. That’s kinda smart of me, don’t you think?
The next time any app be it on your phone or social media sites ask, would you like to locate your friends or is it okay if ABC company accesses your personal info and that of all of your friends or is it okay to use your current location? Then DON’T do it because all of your contacts and your privacy will be swept up to places unknown.
Last week’s game of tag turned out to be a real dud. I should have half-expected 11 questions would be too much for most to have time to do. Why? Initially, I thought the same thing, but I was too excited to decline. Next time I’m tagged, if I’m ever tagged again, I’m gonna change the rules. Yes, I’m a rule breaker sometimes!
Do you ever wonder how you got so many bloggers in your reading list? That’s precisely where I am and you know the sad truth is I can’t even begin to give them the attention they deserve. Some I find I have little to no common interests whatsoever. Do I continue to follow them or not? What would you do?
I know what you’re thinking, this post is a jumble of things. Trust me when I say, I ramble with a purpose. What’s that? Okay, I muse about random things so I can link up with Stacy!
Which looks like a place I want to visit every week!
We certainly don’t have to be too concerned about lions, tigers, and bears much. However, we all have fears. What scares you? I tell you what scares me, career politicians who keep their hands in my purse. I wonder if I can put a steel trap in my pocketbook?
Hop along with me and don’t keep life to yourself. Let the rest of us in on your rantings and musings today!