With the holidays behind us (except for the Super Bowl, which is a holiday at our house) it is nice to get back to the garden and blogging. I have been very busy with company and travel and have gone nearly three weeks without so much as a walk around the garden. Although I didn't get out much last month, nature found a way to come inside and find me in the way of this charming praying mantis. It was on a cardboard box I was bringing in from the garage in which to ship ship presents. It is the first time I have ever seen one! Last year I read a novel and there was a reoccurring theme of praying mantis bringing luck. I can't remember the book, but I'm looking forward to the luck!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Lucky New Year
With the holidays behind us (except for the Super Bowl, which is a holiday at our house) it is nice to get back to the garden and blogging. I have been very busy with company and travel and have gone nearly three weeks without so much as a walk around the garden. Although I didn't get out much last month, nature found a way to come inside and find me in the way of this charming praying mantis. It was on a cardboard box I was bringing in from the garage in which to ship ship presents. It is the first time I have ever seen one! Last year I read a novel and there was a reoccurring theme of praying mantis bringing luck. I can't remember the book, but I'm looking forward to the luck!
The color of this mantis is jade, isn't it? Maybe, this year will bring you some new jewelry?
ReplyDeleteI see them a lot here in NC, but not this time of year! It's too cold!
ReplyDelete~Randy
We were excited to find a little praying mantis in the yard last year. Whether or not they bring luck, I'm just glad they eat pests!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any live insects here lately!!!
I've never heard that they bring luck ~ good to know. Now I like them even more. Happy New Year to you Sheila ~ I hope it truly is a "lucky" one.
ReplyDeleteI have considered purchasing praying mantis and ladybugs to release in my garden to eat the aphids. My grandsons want me to get mantis. Now I know they bring luck, maybe I will this year.
ReplyDeleteI hope it brings you lots of luck. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat article you got here. I'd like to read something more about this matter. Thnx for posting this information.
ReplyDeleteJoan Stepsen
Wise geek
since am in the city now, i miss seeing insects like the praying mantis featured above. thanks for sharing. am visiting here.
ReplyDeleteI had such animal, it's called bagamoll, in Armenian....
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