Am I communing with nature when I watch the bees? Am I respecting their industry and their inter-relationships with the seasons and native plants? Am I joyful to see that some of them remain healthy, a productive part of the pollination process?
I believe the answer to all of the above is "yes!". A final question that qualifies the ones just posed: Does it matter?
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Those bees are oblivious to us as they go about their important tasks. I love watching them. I wonder how and why they choose what they choose. I do know: color, shape. But still....
Was your bee on Henry Duelberg salvia? They love, love that plant!
Oh, and that photo of the bee--wow! I really have a hard time with those bees. They're too fast for me to catch in a frame. Gold photography star for you!!
Tina: Thank you! I love gold stars!
Yes ma'am - that bee was working the Henry Duelberg salvia, hard. I am so-so happy to have mine in the full sun now (and your passalongs!) so they can bloom and keep my bee friends happy. When my bees friends are happy, I am happy too.
Great photos! I like watching the bees too - their gentle hum is very soothing.
I dare anyone to not to get into the zone while looking at that: the purple/blue, green and gold are all so perfect. Isn't that what the good life is all about? Agrodulce.
Kris: Before I gardened much I was always slightly uncomfortable around bees. I never quite bought that they had no reason to bother with me. Now I actively enjoy their company and I'm glad I finally wised up.
Debra: Kind words, kind words. You lead by example.
Happy bees doing their thing.. how therapeutic to be present with them! It's gorgeous out there- why not soak it in..
THGM: It is interesting to me how when the bees are at their busiest, their very level of activity is part of what encourages me to stop whatever I'm doing entirely and just watch them instead.
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