I’ve consumed a lot of training in marketing over the years from my involvement in non-profit organizations and as a contractor/business owner. Some times I am presented with ideas for… Read More... "I believe in local small business"
let’s be nice
about skinny stigma Read More... "let’s be nice"
Iowa Nice
one way for me to give and get hugs Read More... "Iowa Nice"
First Hive Inspection 2021
I get a package every year to stay in tune with my students. This year, I installed a 3 pound package on a chilly, windy day. It came with a… Read More... "First Hive Inspection 2021"
Earn a free beekeeping book
Send me your ‘first’ observations and I’ll send you a free beekeeping book. Read More... "Earn a free beekeeping book"
2020 is a wrap (whew!)
i’m looking at the end of 2020 and i experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly. in reverse order, i’ll review the negative first (for beekeeping and personal). the… Read More... "2020 is a wrap (whew!)"
Paring down
I’ve written about balance before (see posts from 11/2019, 1/2019, and 12/2018 as well as 12/2015 – managing my time and energy has been an ongoing challenge, perhaps since birth).… Read More... "Paring down"
Telling the Bees
My paternal grandmother married into a culturally Dutch family with a Scottish name (Campbell). There seems to be a Celtic (the shared language of Scots) tradition called “Telling the Bees,”… Read More... "Telling the Bees"
Enough with the skinny talk
A couple times this last week, my participation in a wellness program was questioned. It appeared that the thought was, “If you are thin, you have no need to participate… Read More... "Enough with the skinny talk"
julia makes granola to fill the baby bird’s tummy Read More... "Granola"