Closeup of the dead cluster in Hello Kitty

Mid-winter update

We’ve been enjoying temperatures in the 50’s and low 60’s the past few days after an extended cold spell, so I had a chance to look in on the bees.  Here’s a what I found: BnB2 The remaining hive in Read more…

Christmas Bees

I’m always amazed by people who have artistic talent – musicians, painters, potters, etc.  I have zero aptitude for that – I’m too left brained.  Sometimes I can crank out some artistic code that makes me go – “Wow!”, but Read more…

Sarah's hive surrounded by hay bales

Pre-winter wrapup

It’s been a long time since I posted about bees.  I’ve had a post in mind, but have been too busy being grateful and vacationing with my wife. 😉 Although officially winter hasn’t begun yet, it sure seems like winter Read more…

A weekend of gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought I’d write a post about gratitude.  This was a weekend full of gratitude for Diana and me. We spent Saturday at an all-day meditation intensive at Eldorado Yoga Ashram.  This was my first intensive, so Read more…

Who was at WAS?

The Western Apicultural Society (WAS) held its annual conference in Boulder this year (Oct 1-3) and even though I had hernia surgery 3 days before it started, I just had to attend! (plus, I’d already paid for the conference).  I Read more…