<p>greenwitch, I’ve never visited the shop, just bought the cloths online. If I’m ever in that area, I’d love to go.</p>
<p>As for the cicadas, I remember the last big brood, but it wasn’t too bad here. Insects don’t bother me, so I’m not losing any sleep over the prospect.</p>
<p>I think I was wrong about them not coming to my area. Looks like my daughter will spend a lot of time inside this summer.</p>
<p>this Drexel profession is suggesting they will be a delicacy! (going to cross post this to “Food on a Stick”)</p>
<p>[Cicadas</a> make a good snack, say scientists](<a href=“http://now.msn.com/cicadas-make-a-good-snack-say-scientists]Cicadas”>http://now.msn.com/cicadas-make-a-good-snack-say-scientists)</p>
<p>Swarmaggedon is starting in DC. [They’re</a> here: Cicadas are emerging!](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2013/05/13/theyre-here-cicadas-are-emerging/]They’re”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2013/05/13/theyre-here-cicadas-are-emerging/) I remember several swarms over the past 28 years. In 2004 my inlaws were visiting from another state. My BIL was wearing a green Hawaiian leaf print shirt & the cicadas kept swarming him because they thought he was a shrub. I also remember a lot of damage to young saplings & plants. The older neighborhoods are affected the worst because the soil has not been disturbed by new construction. I’m am so NOT looking forward to this.</p>