May 16 2011
Busy as…
Our bees
Last week was busy, but between the job, the jobette, and a couple of writing gigs, I still managed to have some fun.
Megan and I attended a meeting of local beekeepers at the library one evening. The group meets once a month, though this was my first time, and they had a guest speaker, the well-known beekeeper Serge Labesque. It was a pleasure to listen to him and learn, as well as ask questions. It was two hours well spent.
From what Serge said, I’m guessing that we should divide our hive soon, or the bees will do it themselves. There’s been a lot of activity in the hive and there are definitely a lot more bees than there were last winter. I’m glad they made it through the winter and that we chose not to treat them for mites, especially after learning from Serge that the bees groom each other to get rid of them.
On Friday, Megan and I met Monica at the Wharf for drinks* and dinner. Here’s my delicious pomegranate margarita:
And the view from the table:
Between Monica growing up here and Megan being on the ambulance for so long and now working at the hospital, a lot of people they knew came in and there was a fair bit of table-hopping and catching up as the sun began to dip low over the ocean.
As we drove down the Ridge, the trees were suffused in a rosy glow, and I realized that living here has made me see the beauty in spider webs, plants making their tentative way through the earth, and other humble, every day miracles.
This week looks to be busy, too, with deadlines looming as well as a trip to the city. I’m leaving after work tomorrow and staying until Friday. So the next time you hear from me should be from the dreaming spires of San Francisco instead of the sleepy woods of Hooterville.
*Whenever we go on a girls’ night out (and when we went to see the SATC movie sequel), I always wear my mother’s bracelets, so she can be there, too.
5 Responses to “Busy as…”
Glad to hear the bees have done well over the winter, even happier to see that you see all the miracles that abound all around you, there are so many wonderful things, so many small miracles if only one stops and listen if only for a moment.
Oh you’re so lucky! I looked into getting bees but we’re not allowed because they need to be at least 30m away from your neighbours. Ah, the disadvantage of city living.
Love the idea of the bracelets….only you would have thought this way I know.
Living in the country has so much going for it, but I have to say that we enjoy our jaunts to towns and cities – though we are always glad to return home – except when I’m in PEI!!!!!
Enjoy your trip to the Big City, Suzy. Drive carefully and have a safe journey.
jx
I need a pomengranate margarita!
A friend recommended “Keeping the Bees” to me, and I just got it out of the library. I will let you know if it is a good read! I have heard good things – have you read it?!
I haven’t read it – will look for it. There’s always more to learn.