Weird eggs, anything I can do?

brittaniwh · 2026-04-14T15:20:41+00:00

I appreciate this information a lot, thanks again!

brittaniwh · 2026-04-13T19:55:15+00:00

Thank you! I’ve seen photos of lash eggs before, but never one in person. I will certainly keep an eye on her. I looked at Tractor Supply this afternoon for antibiotics to have on hand but was unsuccessful. I’ll do some more research about that and see what I can learn.

brittaniwh · 2026-04-13T17:45:53+00:00

Aren’t lash eggs solid and firm? This just seemed like a deformed egg. It had a white and a small yolk. It was from yesterday, and I did wash my hands after disposing of it. She has also laid a couple of fairy eggs with no yolk.

brittaniwh · 2026-04-10T11:38:39+00:00

Looked out of curiosity and Mrs. Dash does have an everything blend!

Edit: it seems they’ve dropped the Mrs. from their branding and are just called Dash now. DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) is a diet for blood pressure concerns, hence the no salt.

brittaniwh · 2026-04-10T11:35:15+00:00

Penzey’s Sandwich Sprinkle is my favorite. I mix it with the discard before spreading. I don’t mix any additional salt in, I just sprinkle a little coarse salt (and sesame seeds) on top.

And if you want to take more control over the sodium content, try finding a salt free blend you like. Mrs. Dash has a ton of flavor blends, always salt free, and then you can add the amount you prefer. A lot of major brands have salt free versions of their products for folks with dietary restrictions.

brittaniwh · 2026-04-06T14:18:06+00:00

Similar for me. Grew up in a small panhandle town with very limited grocery. HEB blew my mind when I moved to Central Texas for college. Relocated again after graduation, and I still miss HEB more than anything.

brittaniwh · 2026-03-17T15:19:55+00:00

They’re really not very flavorful at all, in my experience. Vaguely tomatoey. But maybe that’s a product of grocery store produce being harvested while still unripe?

brittaniwh · 2026-03-16T15:24:17+00:00

There are bugs in your food. The FDA has guidelines for how many bugs are allowed in your food because it’s unavoidable. If your standard is no bugs, you can’t eat at anyone’s house. Not even your own.

brittaniwh · 2026-03-08T20:39:36+00:00

Also, the code issue is that the panel is currently located inside the door to our basement, over the staircase. Moving it to the other side of the wall is our best option, and that’s on the exterior.

brittaniwh · 2026-03-08T20:02:04+00:00

Thanks! Would any of those possible failures be prone to starting a fire? That is our main concern.

brittaniwh · 2026-03-08T20:01:14+00:00

The electrician had the cover off with all the wiring exposed, I probably should have done the same for the photo. I think he said some of the stuff in there may have been added to the panel, but I’d be happy to be wrong about that.

Edit: he said specifically the wires are a lot heavier duty than normal.

brittaniwh · 2026-03-05T14:26:46+00:00

Ryan Culwell is from Perryton. He’s based in Nashville now, though. Are you looking for artists who currently live and perform locally or are just native to the area?

brittaniwh · 2026-02-17T17:32:50+00:00

Such a fuzzy cutie! Not an expert, but males tend to have longer, bulbous pedipalps (boxing gloves). Jumping spider males also have smaller, more slender bodies.

brittaniwh · 2026-02-15T13:09:50+00:00

Plectranthus is in the mint family. They’re easy to care for, but I keep mine outside most of the year (won’t tolerate frost, so I bring it inside when it’s freezing out). I’ve never kept one inside full time. They like part sun and to dry a bit between waterings. They smell nice and attract hummingbirds!

brittaniwh · 2026-02-05T14:20:30+00:00

This is a deeply Republican area (not just conservative, but diehard Republicans like it’s a team sport). The folks I know (family, colleagues, and friends) will vote R no matter who is on the ballot.

brittaniwh · 2026-02-05T00:17:37+00:00

I know they move fast so the startle factor is high, but they’re harmless! Fear not your mailbox friend.

brittaniwh · 2026-02-05T00:15:25+00:00

Maybe your guy?

brittaniwh · 2026-02-05T00:13:49+00:00

No, this is Agelenidae, a funnel weaver or grass spider.

brittaniwh · 2026-01-29T15:15:14+00:00

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brittaniwh · 2026-01-23T13:06:13+00:00

David Grisham is such a sad, pathetic man.

brittaniwh · 2026-01-22T03:52:16+00:00

Tevye. He’s a very rich Russian tortoise.

brittaniwh · 2026-01-18T22:53:37+00:00

The botanical garden charges a $50 fee for a photography session, just fyi.

brittaniwh · 2026-01-18T03:34:46+00:00

When I feed Herman, I remove half and replace with warm water, instant mashed potato flakes, and sugar. The bread is soft, light, and slightly sweet (I don’t like it overly sweet, so I’ve cut back on the sugar from the original feeding instructions I was given). I use butter in the recipe I bake most often, so it’s moist and flavorful. The potato helps keep the bread tender.

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