I don't ever recall seeing bees being so busy for so long.
Seems the honey bees are hanging around, working some overtime shifts this year.
Hard to look at a flower anywhere in the yard without seeing and hearing the bees.
We actually have two sets of hives in the neighborhood---one to our east in Taylor's field and a set over across the fence in the woods at Wes' place.
These bees can stay as long as they want cuz they don't bother anyone and they do a whole lot of good for plants and people.
The appearance of the pretty red rose inside my garden enclosure yesterday surprised me.
It comes from a little bush pretty much hidden by other flowers, of course, I had to take a closer look.
And, there was a busy bee, traveling and burrowing in among the petals.
Twas a fascinating sight, so I spent a few minutes just watching the activity.
I imagine once we get some frost, the hives down the road will suddenly disappear, probably bound for warmer climate.
For now, the bees are creating some pleasant early fall fun.
As far as I'm concerned, they rank No. 1 and No. 1.
Nonetheless, that's not how a piece I read in this morning's USA Today online sees it.
In the photo story, America's most popular breeds of dogs are ranked, pictured and briefly explained.
I was surprised at many of the rankings and others not so much.
I was also pleased that most Americans seem to be evenly distributed on their appreciation for Border Collies and mini American Shepherds (proper name these days for mini Aussies).
It's a fun piece, and in no way does it diminish my personal dog rankings, as it shouldn't any pet owner's preferences.
Lots of deer out and about these days, and frequently lots of reminders, letting the Bambi's know where they should be safe.
Et. Al. from Selle . . .
Once again, we had a meal last night, where 90 percent came from the Lovestead and the Selle Valley.
Those carrots, corn and beans came out of a frozen food section at Yoke's, but the bread with homemade plum jelly, the salad and tasty potatoes came from the Lovestead.
German sausages were prepared just across a couple of fields at Wood's Meats.
I also sample another bite or two of jack cheese from Selle Valley Creamery. It's available in several tasty varieties at Miller's Country Store on Division and Baldy Road.
I'm told a man named Miller (who lives just down Selle Road from our friend Nan Miller, the store owner) prepared the cheese.
He's testing the market now and hoping to expand the product.
In other eating news from the Selle Valley, today we'll be calling in our pork cuts from a pig raised just down the road.
Some day it would be great to have at least 90 percent of our meals the year around come from right our neighborhood, and I think that may just happen.
It's quite satisfying and very tasty knowing the specifics behind what we're eating.
Yum! Yum!
That's all. Happy Monday.
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