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Kathy Elliott's avatar

Oh how I have missed fireflies or, as we used to call them, "lightning bugs." Growing up, they were prevalent every evening in June and into July. Hope comes in many forms. Thank you for sharing this serendipitous moment. ❤️

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Beth Hoffman's avatar

We also called the lightning bugs! I hope I can see more of them this summer. Fingers crossed!

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Enid's avatar

Memories - As kids, seeing fireflies felt like a small kind of magic. We didn’t need anything fancy to have fun—just open space, warm weather, and the excitement of trying to catch one in our hands. It was a simple joy, the kind that doesn’t really exist the same way when you get older.

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thanks for the smiles and goosebumps, Beth. Good job with the goats!

The idea that my grandchildren might be able to see some fireflies when they come to visit this summer gives me both hope and joy.

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Glenn Nelson's avatar

Leave it to you Beth, to make a silk purse ... . I love your glass-half-full attitude. I should mention that some of the National Geographic video footage is from photographer Radim Schreiber, just east of you a few hours on Hwy 34, in Fairfield. I was fortunate to have the chance to chat with him an an Art Show in Coralville last fall; he is fascinating and knowledgeable.

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Beth Hoffman's avatar

I'd love to meet Radim Schreiber--what a gift to shoot fireflies.

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Denise OBrien's avatar

Lovely, lovely beetles that bring joy to all of us. Yes, they are back.

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