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The delights of backyard, “preservation” beekeeping

Routine and Ritual

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Susan

My mother always told me that it was good to have a life bordered by regular daily routines. She learned will power and firm resolve when she was in the Hitler Youth in Germany. The Youth program was all about … Continue reading →

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Raising Happiness

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Susan

This past weekend, I remembered that I had a kitchen. It is a fact that escapes me for most of the summer months. Entranced by my garden and all of the precious tiny creatures who visit me in surprising fashion … Continue reading →

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KEEPING BEES IN STRAW: A New Joy

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Susan

It has been five months since I brought my bright and beautiful Sun Hive home, and just three months since I escorted a small cast swarm up a wooden ramp and into its dark and enfolding interior. Small the swarm … Continue reading →

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