Today, everyone knows how important honey bees are to our world. According to the nrcs.usda.gov: “Honey bees pollinate $15 billion worth of crops each year, including more than 130 fruits and vegetables.” And that’s in the United States alone. In addition to their mad horticulture and agriculture skills, but their by-product, HONEY, is vital for humans, too. Did … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – September is National Honey Month
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#BooksForTheHoliday – It’s World Honey Bee Day!
Learn more about WORLD HONEY BEE DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com READ: Karen J. Mossman's World Honey Bee Day blog post from Aug 2021 Today's observance is about recognizing honey bees and beekeepers as well as their important place in our world. One way to do this is by encouraging everyone to purchase locally. "As pollinators, bees … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – It’s World Honey Bee Day!
#BooksForTheHolidays – Today is National Go Fishing Day!
Lear more about NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY from nationaldaycalendar.com Fishing... I'll be honest - this has never been my thing. I don't like to touch the fish or worms, and I cry at the idea of killing the worms or minnows to traumatize something I might just toss back. Still, I value hunting and fishing … Continue reading #BooksForTheHolidays – Today is National Go Fishing Day!
My Book Review of A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History by Lynne Cherry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Somewhat Educational NonfictionI love Native American culture and gravitate toward literature related to it. As a writer and Grandma/caregiver of kids, I read a large amount of juvenile books. Hence, my selecting this title.I appreciated the foreword. The inclusion … Continue reading My Book Review of A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
That’s #PUN-ny: Tree Puns and Jokes
I have always been a dendrophile. Now, I admit I am not very knowledgeable about trees, but I still love them. They are a symbol of life and renewal. With summer upon us, I thought I would do puns and jokes about trees. Right now, they are in glorious arrays of greens. However, times goes … Continue reading That’s #PUN-ny: Tree Puns and Jokes
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