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Chapter 13: The Work in the Hive – the manufacture of wax Since honey-bees eat almost nothing but pollen and honey, a good store of these has to be laid up for winter use, as well as to feed all the young bees and the drones […] if I tell you there is something very […]
Read MoreAmong the Missing – Morag Joss Another audiobook selection, again really glad I went this route. Book is written in 4-5 distinct character voices. While story begins in the middle of several lives, they begin to weave a complicated web from many angles that leaves you wishing the reader would just hurry up. While reflecting […]
Read MoreChapter 12: The Queen One would expect to find a mother in so large and flourishing a family, and you will not be surprised to hear that there is one. Queen Apis Mellifica is the mother of the hive, and is by far the most important member of the community, as I suppose a queen […]
Read MoreThe Sea is My Brother (the lost novel) – Jack Kerouac Another audiobook (I spent a lot of time by the pool a while back ok….) I actually don’t think I’m appreciating this like I should-need a few other Kerouac books (on the docket). In this 1st novel you can hear potential yet unrefinement. Quick […]
Read MoreMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes utilize preserved lemons. Preserved lemons are essentially pickled in salt and their own acidic juices. This is simple and like so many things, waiting is the hardest part, as it takes at least 3-4 weeks until they are ready to use. Inspired by NPRs Kitchen Window and the lovely […]
Read MoreTo all those chicken loving and/or Mercedes Benz owners out there…. This linked shared by a friend couldn’t have come at a better time. A good laugh and a good piece of life wisdom, deep thoughts. May we all have stability at all times. Some of my girls…. Now that is some magical body control. […]
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