So I went through Facebook chat tonight and asked some people to give me some topics to explore. Here are some of the responses:
petunias, penguins, and socks…
Petunias:
Rachel wanted to hear about petunias. Let’s me look something up…Ok! I am back with some good stuff about petunias. Petunias are highly popular annual that is the primary choice because of their low-maintenance demands. They come in the following colors: the deep, rich purples and violet’s are superb; the light pinks are dainty; the whites are showy; the striped sorts are fantastic; the giant doubles are marvels of the breeder’s art; the frilled sorts are popular. Petunias prefer full sunlight, but will bloom in partial shade. They will thrive in rather dry soil if this is well enriched, and also upon soil either too rich or too poor for most annuals, if the moisture conditions are right. Thus one may see that the Petunia is most adaptable. This reminds me of leadership. We have to be willing to be low-maintenance because we’re to be self-feeders instead of waiting on others to help us out every time we turn around. Just like the soil with the nutrients and lack of moisture is still ok. As Christians leaders we have to learn to be resilient. The other thing that stood out is they hybrid coloring.
Penguins:
Well, my third grade teach was obsessed with Penguins and to this day still collects penguin stuff. I like the movie HAPPY FEET and the lil guy on there was awesome. So apparently – they are over played in the kids movies. They take to humans quicker than any other species. They live in the cold regions of the world. 
They’re kinda cute.
Socks:
So I found this pretty cool fact sheet done by some students at Ohio State University. Check it out here. Did you know that picking out a pair of socks is not as simple as it appears to be. Next time you’re in Wal-mart or JC Penny check out the sock section. According to Smith and Pitts, there is a chemistry behind socks, more than simply a quality and/or appearance. First, you have the fiber contents…Commonly used fibers include cotton, wool, nylon, acrylic, polyester, olefin, and spandex Second, the construction of the fibers…most socks are knited together. There is a difference between stockinettes and a rib stitch. Look carefully at socks for loose threads, broken yarns, or holes that could start to run or ravel with wear. Thirdly, few socks are put through a finishing process, however this a part of the process…A common finish for socks is one that resists the buildup of odor and bacteria. The feet are among the three areas of the body that contain large sweat glands (the other two are the armpits and the palms of the hands). Fourth, the uses for socks for men and women…For men, four major types of socks exist—dress, casual, sport and work. For women, usually for casual or sports activities.
Bet you never thought about that! Its what keeps some people in business and holding on to a job. Unfortunately, for people like us in the great state of SC or even Florida, we tend to look at socks secondarily because we sport the flops and crocs year-round.
