BEE is an acronym
Honey bees are environmental engineers I often walk into the house and find my spawn writhing on the floor, moaning like they’ve swallowed live toads. “Do you have appendicitis?” I ask. “No. Math test...
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Hive assembly is challenging. But at least there’s no risk of being stabbed by a miniature Victorian man. Competent beekeepers are also competent carpenters. I’m telling you this because nobody told...
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Take advantage of opportunities to scare your 13 year old daughter about the reality of pregnancy. Don’t worry about who may overhear. Preparing the household for the arrival of 10,000 honey bees is...
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Moments after Myles snapped this photo – through the window – John dropped that frame of bees. I took a break from a hive inspection this afternoon desperate for a glass of water having sweated like...
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