in which i explain how i’m used to distance Read More... "Life at a distance"
Julia attempts to explain her role as Vice-President of the Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) at NFU convention (Savannah, GA). Read More... "Passion job :: IFU"
My Season with Dead Bee Traps
I participated in a citizen science project for the 2019 season. As a participant, I followed protocol for data collection and reporting on dead bee traps located under three hives… Read More... "My Season with Dead Bee Traps"
2019 :: Year in Review
For me, 2019 was a year of changing my mindset. What I initially saw as a year of negative failures became a year of positive change. Dancing. Every year for… Read More... "2019 :: Year in Review"
Balance
I’ve written almost yearly on balance, goals, and resolutions. I thought I’d pop in quickly on the same topic. An episode of By the Book had me nodding my head… Read More... "Balance"
Bee’s Wrap, one year later
I just had a bee club meeting at my house and it was full of information. (We have the best bee club, by the way) As we spoke about future… Read More... "Bee’s Wrap, one year later"
Checking in on tough cuts and fun hats
I’ve lived for a couple months without a few activities and everything is going well all around. I volunteered in 8 groups back in October, and cut out half by… Read More... "Checking in on tough cuts and fun hats"
Choose the fun hat
I wear many hats — one for beekeeping, one for parenting, and many for land use (which I view as the same as social justice). I got rid of a… Read More... "Choose the fun hat"
Tough Audition :: The Cut
Really, I just want to show off this grid. It is so great. It helped me frame my life in terms of personal development and what I would call “self-culture.”… Read More... "Tough Audition :: The Cut"