Warning— the video above is not at all exciting, and probably not entertaining either. But if you would like to hear me talk about my resident Monarch caterpillars with some not-so-soothing live cicada music in the background, this is the movie for you.

The beautiful and talented Zoe awarded me with the Nice Matters Award. Not, as I thought on first glance, the “Nice Manners Award.” Which is good— I think manners are overrated. Why? Because I grew up around folks who were well-mannered but not loving or kind.

“This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you’ve been awarded please pass it on to 7 others who you feel are deserving of this award.”

ok then.. Isthmus, Hannah, Laura, Mary, Kathy, and back atcha Zoe. And here’s a Nice Matters award for Tashi too.