Is this seed from one pod, it might just be a reversed seed coat color like these in my Emilia's Italian, formerly Auntie Vi. This darker seed when planted out usually reverts back to the original seed coat pattern. Annette

I think this party is a way of thanking everyone for all their support throughout the process. As a very early premie "L" struggled to reach all the milestones necessary to thrive and be able to go home. We were involved in the daily progress with updates on TIny Beans. The parents became involved with March of Dimes and to show their gratitude had a Team "L" fundraiser where many donated and surpassed the goal. When "L" was finally discharged, DD and I had a special personalized blanket made to honor the occasion. I think most of the people attending this party will have already given a baby gift. I think I will give a gift card as Maddie has suggested with a special card expressing my best wishes etc.

I too sort of liked Virgin River. Formulaic but not too bad, at least the woman doctor isn't insipid. I have watched the Kominsky Method both season twice. There is a poignancy there that speaks to me. Watched "Gentification" this weekend and loved it. It's more than half in Spanish with subtitles but takes place in the US/Los Angeles Boyle neighborhood. That didn't bother me. I found its message about struggling as an artist/creator and trying to keep neighborhood traditions alive in changing economic times very relatable even for me in a small midwestern town. A tad stereotypical, but what TV isn't a tad stereotypical. Pick your poison. Bear in mind this is just my .02, but I loathe "Mrs. Maisel" let me count the ways. Sophomoric is one that comes to mind. Great eye candy but oh so Disneyfied do don't call it ground breaking. And as a Jew, I find it a terribly insulting lame self-parody, and that's being kind. No reflection on the talent in the show though. My grandkids turned me on to "Stranger Things." So far so good but I'm not very far into it. For sci fi fans mostly though. I gravitate towards escapist things with a strong dose of humor but I'm always down for a little genuine pathos, but not ones that make me gag at their pretensions.

Here's another rabbit-duck that is easier to see as a rabbit: "Kaninchen und Ente" ("Rabbit and Duck") from the 23 October 1892 issue of Fliegende Blätter, a German humor magazine. Incidentally, I have found humor to be rare in German literature and was unaware of this humor magazine.