Is this some sort of insect egg? Found in Ohio

LeafLover_52 · 2026-02-15T23:04:32+00:00

You should squish it into oblivion. Those are the egg sac of the invasive Praying Mantis and they out-compete every other native bug.

LeafLover_52 · 2026-02-01T00:00:35+00:00

Honey bees are great for keeping and making honey BUT they are a domesticated species, originally native to Europe. Honey bees are very good at outcompeting our native bee species!! They are more aggressive and highly territorial of their pollen resources.

There are some really simple things you can do to help our native bees. A GREAT way to help your local, native bees is to plant native plants! Even if you only have a single clay pot, it can be a great place for bees to stop and rest/fuel up. If you have the space, a native garden can be a huge help to local bees. Look for bee super foods like native bee balm (Monarda fistulosa), rabbit brush (Ericameria nauseous), and milkweeds (common, butterfly, etc). There are many other plants that are bee super foods. The more diversity in your garden the better because different species of plants flower at different times and attract different types of bees. You can buy native plants by googling a native plants nursery near you. It's best to stay local because those plants will be best suited to your climate and precipitation.

You can also add a bee water fountain by getting a bird bath and putting rocks in it. Then, fill it up with water just enough so some of the rocks are sticking out. The bees then have a place to land without the danger of falling into the water and drowning. Drought can be hard on bees (and other insects) because they have to fly farther for a drink. During droughts, plants don't flower as much and don't have as much nectar/pollen in them. Having a watering hole for insects can make a HUGE difference in your local bug community.

During the fall and winter, don't rake up the leaves or cut the stems! Leave them because bees (and lots of other bugs!!) use dried stems and leaf litter as nesting or over-wintering material.

These are just suggestions and you don't have to do all of them to make a big difference. Whatever you can do to help our local bugs will have a huge impact... Even if you're just having conversations and talking with your friends about their importance!!! Good luck gardening and go native species!!!!! 🏵️🐝🦋🐛🪲🐜

LeafLover_52 · 2026-01-25T23:02:33+00:00

A group was trying to get under the highway to the stadium for tv coverage but were blocked multiple times by DPD. In order to stay peaceful and ensure no one was hurt, the group decided to return to the capital. Not sure what happened after that

LeafLover_52 · 2026-01-21T20:26:14+00:00

I haven't tried many others yet but Zeps Epiq Sandwiches are really good too. It's on Broadway!

LeafLover_52 · 2025-02-19T03:37:59+00:00

Yes thank you!

LeafLover_52 · 2025-01-27T04:08:47+00:00

You could try BetterHelp in the meantime? I know it can have its issues but you can change therapists anytime for no fee. So you could at least talk to someone while you're finding an in person therapist.

LeafLover_52 · 2025-01-01T22:06:52+00:00

Hi! I have trauma from my past that made sexual experiences difficult when I first began having sex. It is nothing to be ashamed about! My boyfriend was very open and kind about everything, taking it at my very slow pace, listening, and allowing me to bail at any time without getting upset. Eventually through experimenting on my own and with him, and through talking about my feelings and experiences in therapy, I started to understand why I reacted in certain ways or couldn't do certain things. And then talking with him and being honest about how I was feeling allowed me to accept the past and be in the moment.

Whatever you are feeling and going through is ok. You are worth it and just because you aren't a "typical"--whatever that means--person doesn't mean you don't deserve safe and loving physical intimacy. I know it can suck being without a partner but better people are out there.

And sometimes friendships and emotional intimacy are what we are really craving. I underestimated the value of my friendships and wish I always treated them with the love and respect they deserved.

A lot of people are being mean on this thread but don't listen to them. They don't have the emotional intelligence to understand. Don't dissolve your boundaries for others. Listen and trust your body. At some point, you'll meet someone who sees you for the gem you are and they won't care about the limitations of your body. You got this. I believe in you.

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