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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl
Since the book was so nostalgic, I wondered what shared memories of childhood were evoked for everyone. For example, we used to chase lightning bugs and capture them in jars for our bedrooms at night. I wish we had them here in the Western US. Also, we didn't view dandelions as weeds. They were fun to pick and make beautiful flower chains. I would not have guessed that someone would have experienced the grass that doesn't need cutting sales pitch.  |
Lightning bugs sound interesting. We don't have those. Probably our favourite creature to collect, show off to friends and then release, was cicadas. I found one in the garden a while ago - see photo - but usually we just see their discarded shells and of course hear them. The most desirable one to find was called a Black Prince, being completely black and very handsome. On a really hot day the air throbs with their call. I'm not sure if they are the same in the US or not.
Another favourite was collecting tadpoles and growing them into frogs. I now feel very guilty when I think of those poor little frogs which would have to try to find some water, as we didn't have a pond - I just had them in a fish tank.