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I loves me some ORCHIDS!

Oct 10, 2005 22:17

"Orchids have fascinated people since early times. They have been the symbol of love, luxury, and beauty for centuries. Greeks looked at them as a symbol of virility. The Chinese, as long ago as the time of Confucius, called orchids "The plant of the King's Fragrance." In the middle ages orchids played a major role in herbal remedies. They were ( Read more... )

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revrb October 11 2005, 14:38:47 UTC

Regarding the orchids...you should take a look at a book called The Botany of Desire, by Michael Pollan ( no, really, that's his name! ), wherein he discusses mankind's affect on plants, and vice versa. Actually, he focuses on four: the apple, the tulip, the potato, and marijuana. More than just informative, it's a terrific read!

front_row October 11 2005, 14:43:27 UTC

Ooh! I'll have to look into that! Thanks! :D

brightlights_44 October 11 2005, 15:35:40 UTC

OMG, the milk-cereal thing? I do that all the time! You are not alone, Hehe.

front_row October 11 2005, 15:42:30 UTC

:D!! There must be MORE of us out there!!!

ford_prefect56 October 12 2005, 09:59:50 UTC

i one time took ice-cream out of the freezer and instead of putting it back in the freeze i stuck it in the microwave :P i didn't realize i had done it till i went to make microwave popcorn later that night and found a big mess of mettled ice-cream.

front_row October 12 2005, 14:05:42 UTC

Ahahaha! Mac I love you! :D

I once found the remote in the fridge.... o.o