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.

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 … Read more

Isopod Food Test Bin

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 … Read more

The Sheep Dog

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more