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JeannieLaKT's avatar

Thanks for making me laugh.

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E. Jean Carroll's avatar

Loved it, Merrill! the whole glorious thing!

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Aww. Thanks EJC. Have they started casting the 6 part docudrama yet?

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That's no lady!'s avatar

I am so hoping this is real. The docudrama I mean. I know that EJC is real.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

I have no insider info on this. But from what I know of show business, there is absolutely no way a great story like this isn't being discussed. And I also believe EJC would be greatly entertained by it.

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Meridee Thompson's avatar

Thank you for the welcome break. I really thought you were funny when you mentioned bench farming. It was because I had to stop and stare at a pair of chairs covered in fake fur at TJ Maxx for a minute today. My mind said: holy cow those chairs would be perfect for nudists. But then I reconsidered. HAHAHA

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Amy's avatar

I haven't been here in a while, but this ... This was beyond belief! Nott only do you make us laugh, but you inspire us and givee us hope via the joy of life.... and n to just any life but Monarch Butterfly life! You breed Monarch Butterlies! How special is that!! How amazing! Took see away form thee terror of selection 2024 for many minutes .... and now whenever I'm in the doldrums I can first check out the dog turd mushrooms, and then the MONARCHS!! You rock, Merrill Markoe! Thank you!

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Awww. You just made my night. THank YOU.

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Amy's avatar

And you made mine! 🙏🏻

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DeeDee D's avatar

Jeez that was a tour de force! Funny AND informational

Thanks for the ride!!

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Woke Marxist Pope's avatar

See now, the reason why you have a much longer life expectancy than I is that I’d be in that parking lot getting details about the birds and the people. The kids already know to lock themselves in the car and start eating the popsicles.

You’ve raised some exceptional butterflies, but I think Sergio might be one of the most camera ready. Thank you for sharing!!!

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Yes.Sergio wants to migrate to Juliard. I had to explain to him that his season and the weather at Juliard will not compliment each other.

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brian m's avatar

Thank you so much for this!

I needed a good laugh to chase away the Autumn chill.

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Jeremy's avatar

Apple Snail Meat? I have a lot of questions.

1. Is this snails that have been fed on apples?

2. Does the meat taste more like apples or snails?

3. How did they figure out my old AOL password? I thought no one ever could.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Haaa. And yes...THESE are the questions. I didn't make this purchase, just took the photo. And I am a vegan so I can't do the taste test. But YOU can! Let me know the answers!

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Meridee Thompson's avatar

hah!

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Ann McKinnon's avatar

I love you, Merrill!

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Liza Blue's avatar

No, it lingered on the counter for awhile, then migrated to the fridge, got pushed to the back and was rediscovered months later when it was no longer recognizable as safe for human consumption. Another variation on the grocery theme is to limit your selection to those items that are shelved at knee level or below. That way you would eliminate any highly promoted/impulse items.

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Ërb's avatar

Thanks for explaining what I was finding on my lawn. Also my favorite is #4.

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Bill Chatigny's avatar

So that's where Donny Fuckface gets his makeup!

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Esther Pseudonimo's avatar

I once saw a hermit crab move house, from one shell to another. Totally creepy and cool.

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Liza Blue's avatar

Good group activity - go to an ethnic grocery store, fan out in the store and each person buy something that have never heard of, go home and make a group meal together using all the ingredients. Unfortunately, in my foray I bought some sore of pod and sicovered I had to soak it for 24 hours before it could be edible.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Did you eventually try it?

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Chase Roper's avatar

Ok so today have I learned that when I see a few butterflies I think they’re adorable and when I see a hoard of them, it becomes a horror show.

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Noodles & Cabbage's avatar

That's a good week.

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