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2023: The Year in Review

Here I sit, a few short hours from 2024. The unofficial neighborhood fireworks have begun to welcome another year of possibilities and...

Where have all the flowers gone?

“I fell into a burning ring of fire.” –Johnny Cash As I type this sentence at 9:20pm, it is 93.2°. This is the cool part of the day....

Who you gonna call?: A Plea for Thoughtful Beekeeping

Thirty-seven years ago, with a sparkling glint in his eye, President Reagan declared that “The nine most terrifying words in the English...

Reflections on a Ridiculous Idea

“Know when to hold ‘em; know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away; know when to run.” –The Gambler A fortnight and seven years ago, I...

Let’s Talk About This Whole “Save the Bees” Thing

Fact: The camera does not add ten pounds. Christmas cookies do. Go ahead, Google it: “Save the Bees.” In .64 seconds, you’ll find...

Are you sure that's honey?!

Fuzzy Math Alert: New Zealand produces 1700 tons of Manuka honey each year. But 10,000 tons are sold globally! [1] On a giant shelf in a...