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• An expression that seems to have disappeared or just never caught on with current generations is “I’ll swan” or “I’ll swanee!” Mostly used in the south, this is an expression of surprise probably as a replacement for “I swear” or a curse word. If you’ve never heard this one you probably think it is for the birds (not for you.)! After all, birds of a feather flock together, (people associate with similar folks)! • Many expressions are ingrained in our vocabulary when we are only knee high to a grasshopper (very small.) Some are kept out of earshot of children because they may not be appropriate for young ears! (Those won’t be in Tidbits!) • While little children may be cute as a bug’s ear (the smaller they come, the cuter they are), some are bullheaded (stubborn) and make a beeline (go toward) to trouble. After all, when the cat’s away, the mice will play (people misbehaving without supervision). • Sometimes supervision is in the hands of the biggest frog in the pond (most important person in a group), while at other times it may be given to the leader who is as calm as a toad in the sun (calm and content). Either way, if there is conflict, it may be necessary to separate the sheep from the goats (distinguish the good from the bad). • When conflict arises, there are times when people act like animals. A dumb cluck (person acting stupid) may be pigheaded (stupidly stubborn) and try to find a scapegoat (innocent person who is blamed) when things go wrong. • A bullheaded (obstinate) person may try to butt heads (to argue fiercely) with a sheepish (embarrassed) friend only to find that she will pull the wool over his eyes ( fool him). • It is easy to get fleeced (swindled) if you don’t pay attention to what is happening to you and just ignore obvious problems. If you make yourself a sitting duck (easy target) you may end up in a harebrained scheme (foolish plan). • It is much better to have all your ducks in a row (be organized), than to go down a rabbit hole (enter a fantasy world) when you need to make decisions. • Hold on if you think we are barking up the wrong tree (have the wrong idea), fantasy worlds can be fun and engaging. Just remember that it’s a dog-eatdog world (there is a lot of competition in life) out there and you need to be careful not to be constantly chasing your own tail (working hard but not getting anything done)! • If organizing gives you a burr under your saddle (causes you to be irritated), remember that the early bird gets the worm (start early so that you have the best chance for success). • Seeing an opportunity to improve your life or your situation, sometimes requires walking on eggshells

(being careful not to offend others) or a somewhat opposite situation; taking the bull by the horns (tackling the problem). • You sure don’t need to be told that you are not the sharpest quill on the porcupine (not very smart) if you are having a hard time with an assignment. Most people realize when they struggle and have butterflies in their stomachs (feel nervous) when they have bitten off more than they can chew (taken on too hard or big a task). • Speaking of chewing, when you are hungry as a bear (really hungry), it is usually best to take your time eating anyway. Don’t be silly and wolf down your food (eat too fast) or you may find yourself sick as a horse (very sick)! • Hold your horses (be patient) when you need to wait for your food, whether at your home, someone else’s home or a restaurant. Be a good egg (nice person) not a bad egg (bad person) and avoid fighting like cats and dogs (fierce argument). Don’t bite the hand that feeds you (harm someone who is helping you)! • Take the bull by the horns (face difficulty) when you are strong and can rule the roost (be the boss), but don’t get egg on your face (be humiliated) by taking on more than you can handle. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch (don’t plan on having something until you actually get it)! • If things are going well in your family or work life, don’t kill the goose that lays the golden eggs (don’t destroy the source of your good fortune). Be thankful and don’t ruffle any feathers (don’t upset anyone) or you may find yourself eating crow (having to admit that you are wrong). Remember birds of a feather flock together (similar people stick together). • Don’t be a fraidy cat (a coward) when it comes to trying new things. Carefully weigh the risks and wing it (improvise) as you are learning. If you get sent on a wild goose chase (to be sent searching for something that can’t be found), then learn from your search. • It is better to let the cat have your tongue (be quiet) than to pretend to be a fat cat (rich and powerful person) when you really have nothing to brag about. After all, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray (even careful plans can go wrong). • Many times in our everyday lives the weather can be an influencing factor in our decision making. If it is raining cats and dogs outside (raining hard) then we are likely to be as happy as a clam (contended) staying at home reading a good book or watching a movie. If the sun is shining and it is nice and warm out, we are likely to go out to have a whale of a time (great enjoyment). • See you later, alligator (good-bye for now)! After while, crocodile (good-bye to you, too)! Tidbits will be back next month. ■

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• Along with the bulbs planted in yards, ephemeral wildflowers are beginning to pop up in forests all around North America at this time of year. Ephemeral means “short-lived.” For the spring flowering ephemerals, they make an appearance as soon as the weather is warm, leaf out, bloom, spread a little and go dormant when hot weather intrudes. Spring ephemerals prefer damp areas like stream banks. • Ephemeral wildflowers, as a group, make up one of the largest types of wildflowers. Unseen by many, they appear and disappear quickly. The small, colorful plants take advantage of sunlight that comes into forested areas before leaves grow on the trees over their heads. Once the leaves block the sunshine, the glorious display of little flowers goes away!

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• With strange common names such as Skunk Cabbage, Bloodroot, Cutleaved Toothwort, Dutchman’s Breeches and Trout Lily, many of these plants emerge in April and are gone by May or early June. They emerge again each spring and if the ground has not been disturbed, usually in larger, more colorful numbers. • Skunk cabbage is an ephemeral with an odor of rotten meat. It has the strange ability to raise the temperature inside its flowers to cause snow to melt around it. • A more pleasant ephemeral that is nice to have in a home garden is Dutchman’s Breeches. The cute little white flowers resemble pantaloons blowing in the wind. • Trout Lily is so-named for its timing to bloom when trout are running or spawning. Trout fishermen love to discover these little blooms! • Trilliums always have 3 leaves, 3 petals and 3 sepals. Most of these are native to the United States. They are a favorite snack for deer so their little blooms sometimes disappear quickly. Trilliums, as well as many other flowers, grow from rhizomes, not bulbs. A rhizome is a “horizontal underground stem which can send out both shoots and roots.” • Spring officially started on March 20th, so now is the time to head to the woods to see what has come up from the ground! ■ J A PA N E S E

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Dear Dr. Donohue: My 13-year-old son went to band camp for five days. On day three, he had terrific stomach pain and started to vomit. The instructors were alarmed and took him to the local hospital, where doctors diagnosed appendicitis. We had to give phone permission for him to have an operation. Everything went fine, and he recovered quickly. My wife and I have a few questions. Could he have eaten something that caused appendicitis? What does not having an appendix do to people? No one in my wife’s or my family has had such an operation. We’re ignorant about all this. --G.G. Answer: The appendix dangles from the first part of the colon in the lower-right side of the abdomen. It looks like a slender worm, and has an average length of 3 inches (8 cm). The function of the appendix isn’t clearly defined, but it might have a role in body immunity. Life without an appendix goes on as normally as life with one. The appendix has a hollow core, which is lined with lymphoid tissue, the same kind of

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With an unseasonably cold winter, it is time to turn the page and start thinking about summer. With over twenty-seven camps, Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is excited to offer many options that are close to home, meet every child’s interest, and are affordable. Summer Camps are a chance for your child to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. “For 2014 we are really excited about the camps we have to offer the community” comments Greg Morris, Recreation Supervisor. “Whether it is an allaround camp like Camp Lakeshore to a sports camp offered in conjunction with the Detroit Pistons to a Musical Theatre Camp, we have something for everyone. We even have martial arts camps!” Exciting Camps for 2014 include: • Lakeshore Adventure Camp including a NEW Counselor-In-Training program for 10th-12th graders

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and heart rate. Still others can check our glucose levels or blood pressure. That’s not to say most doctors are jumping on these devices as being the latest and greatest. While they like the information that can be gathered, some doctors are concerned about patient privacy. The information doesn’t go straight into patient records, but the day eventually will come when it will. At this point, patients must give permission for their information to be taken and must go into the doctor’s office to have the data transferred. Soon patients will be able to send it themselves over the Internet. In a preview of coming events, one device developer already is hooked up with advertisers and labs. Insurance companies are encouraging patients to upload their information from other devices. Many of the devices aren’t yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Are you nervous about this yet? What if you knew your information would go over the Internet, or if you knew it wasn’t always covered by health privacy laws?

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Dear Jenny: My mother-in-law is driving me crazy. She acts like my house is hers and completely takes over when she is here. Not only does she drop by constantly, she will even march into my kitchen and start doing dishes, rearranging my cupboards, even folding laundry. She insists that her way is better. I have tried to ignore it to be nice, but I feel like I have lost control -- Katie in Novi Dear Katie: Let’s cut to the chase, ignoring this is not the answer. The fact that you wrote to me proves this. When dealing with your husband’s mother, you need to be respectful but firm. The longer you let her steam roll you, the harder it will be to correct. From your email, it doesn’t sound like you have children yet but you should establish your boundaries before you do. If she thinks your cupboards are arranged wrong, image how she will be once a newborn enters the picture.

Your first step should be to discuss this with your husband and find out his feelings about the situation. Be kind, you would expect the same from him regarding your mother. Having his support will help you as you assert yourself with someone of utmost importance to him. Choose wisely as you pick your battles. Consider what issue needs immediate attention and which can wait, or even be lived with. From your examples, the kitchen seems to be a hot spot. You need to be gentle but very clear on what you want. Next time she heads for your kitchen, gently take her hand and lead her away. Explain to her that you are so appreciative of her help, but insist that you have everything under control and exactly as you like it. Tell her how much more you both will enjoy her visit if she will sit in the living room so everyone can talk. Basically, stroke her ego a bit but don’t give in. Remember, she most likely is doing this out of a desire to feel needed rather than a desire to control. She was and did everything for the early years of your husband’s life, and it can be hard to hand that over to someone else. Next month: Bad boss? Read about it in May’s column. Do you have a question for Jenny? Send an email to: Editor@TidbitsMi.com

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