If so, folklore predicts that these same surfaces may be blanketed by snow this winter. Not only the acorn, but its connoisseur -- the squirrel -- is also linked to winter weather. If squirrels are more active than usual, it's considered an indication that a severe winter is on its way. And its no wonder why.
Ex-voto. An ex-voto is a votive offering to a saint or to a divinity. It is given in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude or devotion. Ex-votos are placed in a church or chapel where the worshiper seeks grace or wishes to give thanks.
OD (Oculus Dextrus) means right eye. OS (Oculus Sinister) means left eye. For those patients who have no astigmatism (spherical eyes) and do not require a multifocal or prism, there will be one number for each eye. This number is known as the sphere portion of the prescription. The farther away from zero this number is, the worse your eyesight is.