In our church, we usually have “Youth Speakers” every Sunday. Up to (I think 15) they get 2 1/2 minutes to talk. Once they are older, they have 15 minutes. Most of the young men are Scouts, so it’s good practice for them, as well as fulfilling requirements.
It’s fun to watch them progress from shyness into confidence in front of a microphone. Some are painfully honest. But I enjoy them. When they are younger, they are given an assignment (subject) but when they are older they are free to choose something in keeping with the Ten Commandments.
What do you confine the crickets in while they are waiting to be sacrificed?
I know the LDS and the Boy Scouts are very closely involved, and I think that’s a great arrangement for both organizations. I’m very pleased that Tom wants to give his presentation to more than just the troop. I’ll help him organize the general information about herpets, and plan how we’re going to let everyone interact with the dragons and Susan. They just get to see the anoles, and whatever amphibians Anoreth has in her room. I told her she can go collect some more a day or two in advance of Tom’s program, which is now scheduled a week from Friday.
Petsmart sells “Cricket Keepers” to store crickets until they’re et. We have two now, small and large. They include food and water for the crickets. The anoles eat small crickets, as they’re small lizards even at full size, but the dragons are up to large crickets (only a penny more, and much bigger) which they munch with great enthusiasm, and then sigh, “We’re FULL!”
DP talked to the critter employee at Petsmart this afternoon and got Anoreth a “front of the line” opportunity with the manager. They really need someone who wants to work with reptiles and bugs! She’s to call them on Monday.