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Porcellio hoffmansegi “Titan”

Posted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 by qball45
Porcellio hoffmansegi “Titan”

Just received these guys today and I am already thinking that I have a new favorite isopod species. Substantially larger than my other isopods is the best description I have right now. They seem to be tolerant of being handled which is nice.

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Grief

Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by qball45
Grief

This is what grief is.A hole ripped through the very fabric of your being.The hole eventually heals along the jagged edges that remain. It may even shrink in size.But that hole will always be there.A piece of you always missing.For where there is deep grief, there was great love.Don’t be ashamed of your grief.Don’t judge […]

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Porcellionides pruinosus “Powder Orange”

Posted on October 16, 2024October 18, 2024 by qball45
Porcellionides pruinosus “Powder Orange”
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Porcellio Spinicornis

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by qball45
Porcellio Spinicornis

I found these guys in the Minnesota River Valley at Mankato.

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Isopod Food Test Bin

Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by qball45

During my latest conversation with fellow isopod enthusiast Jordan Hall we discussed the subject of what foods are isopods would eat. More specifically, which they preferred. I made the decision to start a separate bin for this specific project. I chose to go with the common Porcellio Laevis species. In specific the Milk Back, Orange […]

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Armadillidium “Gestroi”

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by qball45
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The Sheep Dog

Posted on July 2, 2024 by qball45

This sheep dog is covered in his own blood after fighting off wolves protecting his flock, while the sheep gently comforts him. Regardless of how physically strong or emotionally tough someone is, showing them how much you appreciate their efforts goes a long way. The dog is willing to die for his sheep, and the […]

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Cancelation of a Legend

Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by qball45
Cancelation of a Legend

Make sure your children know this!The branding of the syrup was a tribute to this woman’s gifts and talents.  The world knew her as “Aunt Jemima”, but her given name was Nancy Green and she was a true American success story. She was born a slave in 1834 Montgomery County, KY. and became a wealthy […]

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To Understand A Military Veteran

Posted on November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 by qball45
To Understand A Military Veteran

To understand a Military Veteran you must know:* We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.* We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.* We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.* We learned the basics and then we […]

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Old Hillbilly Wisdom

Posted on August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 by qball45
Old Hillbilly Wisdom

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled. The best sermons are lived, not preached. If […]

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