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I Live In the Country

Lightning bugs! I just went to feed my outside dog and there they were. Like glitter in the night sky. A few years ago I suddenly realized that I hadn't seen any at all for a few summers. I did a little Google research and found that they are present when there is plenty of rain early in the year making their food supply plentiful. At least I think that's what it said, lol. My memory isn't what it used to be. Anyway, it is always a joy to see them. Reminds me of catching them when I was a child. Yes, we put them in mason jars for pets until mother would make us let them go. Then there were always the ones my very bad much older brother would squish just to make the rest of us mad.
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Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
I chase lightening bugs aka fireflies with my little nephew. Once in awhile he will squeeze too hard and I get grossed out but we love to do it. I got yellow lights and put them in a purple Mason jar to make him a nightlight. When they twinkle in the night he says they are his fake lightening bugs. ;)
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sunni · 61-69, F
@Fungirlmmm hi! I remember you from e.p!
How sweet of you to fix the nephew his own 'fireflies '. And a great idea. I will definitely do that for my little grandson one day. Thanks for sharing!
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
@sunni You're welcome. You can even get little battery powered ones at Dollar Tree. I'm not sure you are in the USA though.
sunni · 61-69, F
@Fungirlmmm oh my! Love the dollar tree! And yes, very american. Way down south near the tombigbee.