![]() ![]() I am thrilled that I am still here to tell you the story. I remember one day after my wife and I had been married for a couple of months (for context: I married a red headed Irish lady who at the time was in law school), in a hard argument I told her to RELAX and CALM DOWN all in the same sentence. That did not go well. How many times did we as kids mouth off to our parents when we were younger only to think, “That did not go well”? Or as a young married couple, you got frustrated and spouted off, only to want to immediately reach out and grab those words back. If you listen, the small lessons combine to form a foundation for leadership and life-long learning. When my dad would say this, I would wonder, “How can my dad relate a lighting bug and a lightning bolt?” It took me many years to understand what he was saying. Sam Galbraith used to say this all the time in hard situations with people. My dad grew up on the banks of the Mississippi close to Mark Twain’s home town. ![]() “The difference between the right word and the wrong word is the difference between a lightning bug and a lightning bolt” Mark Twain This first article is from a quip that I would hear my dad say when I was younger. I did not get it. As I got older, I learned the great value in this simple statement. ![]() Less mating means fewer fireflies, which means fewer chances for Hoosiers to enjoy chasing fireflies on a warm, summer evening.By Jay Galbraith Wisdom Walk is a series of articles that will outline the value of authentic leadership, and at times just how simple it is. Do you remember the fast quips that your Mom – Dad – mentor – teacher – coach would throw at you? At times, you would wonder what they meant, or would even think, “Wow, they are crazy!” Only to realize years later, “I should have listened more,” and spent time learning life lessons from their wisdom. If too much light surrounds their habitat, there is a chance that males and females won’t find each other to mate. Fireflies use their bioluminescence to attract mates. Light pollution-the excessive use of artificial light-may also be driving firefly populations down. As more forests and open fields are developed, their habitat becomes threatened. As they grow, they tend to stay near where they are born. Most species of fireflies are born and thrive in the rotting wood and understory of forests near lakes and ponds. Most scientists and researchers believe that development and light pollution are driving them away. ![]() Populations are dwindling throughout our country and the world. Unfortunately, we may be chasing after fewer and fewer of these magical insects each summer. Predators who have had a mouthful of this chemical quickly learn to associate the firefly’s glow with a very bad taste. Most species of fireflies are filled with a nasty tasting chemical. Males and females of the same species will flash this pattern to notify each other of their presence.įireflies also glow to warn predators to stay away. Every species of firefly has its own distinct pattern of flashing their light-producing bottoms. When attracting a mate, it all comes down to the twinkle. Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that allows fireflies to produce a cold light that emits little to no heat.įireflies glow to communicate with potential mates as well as predators. Chasing after the blinking glow of fireflies on a warm, summer evening is a favorite childhood memory for many.įireflies, also called lightning bugs or glow worms, are winged beetles known for their bioluminescence in the twilight hours. ![]()
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