Sunday, June 24, 2012

I Like Bees


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Originally uploaded by staflo
"Bees do have a smell, you know,

and if they don't they should,

for their feet are dusted

with spices from a million flowers. "

by Ray Bradbury

When I hear bees humming in our garden, I smile, because I know they are working pollinating flowers, and making honey too.
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29 comments:

  1. ConnieJune 24, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I like the picture and the quote you posted with this, Terra. Bees are very beneficial to us.

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  2. Rosaria WilliamsJune 24, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Yes, indeed, bee humming is a good thing in a garden.

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  3. UnknownJune 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    So true!

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  4. the wild magnoliaJune 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    i love bees. i captured a few this past week on huge sunflower. i'll be sharing them soon.

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  5. Chatty CroneJune 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I love that poem - I didn't know he was a poet. sandie

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  6. GARAGE SALE GALJune 24, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I like bees too! The bumble bee is so pretty! I don't like bees when they sting!
    Deb

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  7. ShugJune 24, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I think they are very interesting...Many people are afraid of them, but we would sure be in bad shape without em'.
    great photo!

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  8. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I like bees too as long as they go about their business and leave me alone! I just got a jar of Wildflower honey and is it ever good! Expensive but good. Thank you for your visit and I hope you have a lovely week ahead, Terra.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. AnonymousJune 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Our Vitex bushes really attract the bees. I love your photo and the quote! Have a good week.

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  10. JuneJune 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I love the sound of the bees while they work. I got stung last week because I was leaning over a peony blossom trying to cut one that had fallen over. Darn it hurt. I will be a lot more careful from now on : )
    sending hugs...

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  11. Blessed SerendipityJune 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    They are a marvelous little creature until they decide you are a target and I don't like getting stung.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  12. HappyKJune 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I like bees too, as long as they don't sting me. : )

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  13. Red Rose AlleyJune 25, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    When I was young, I got stung by a bee, and got a very bad reaction from it. Now, I stay away from the bees when they are around, although they are good for the flowers, and flowers I adore. What a sweet poem.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  14. Red Rose AlleyJune 25, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Ooops I meant, what a sweet quote.
    ~Sheri

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  15. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I love them as long as we both stay our distance. The pic is wonderful!

    Come join our cause for Zoe, I deeply appreciate this.

    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  16. farmladyJune 25, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I love bees too. They are the keeper's of my garden and I always invite them in.
    Their buzzing is one of the wonderful sounds of summer.
    Love the quote.

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  17. momto8June 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    yes..me too!
    but not the wasps.

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  18. AmritaJune 25, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Beautiful poem and picture

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  19. DebbieJune 26, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    I like yellow jackets from distance. That's about where it starts and stops with me.

    I love that little poem, though!

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  20. Ginny HartzlerJune 26, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I love this quote, and the amazing bee photo!!! When I hear buzzing, I quite often run!!! Or in my case, hobble and limp away!

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  21. AnonymousJune 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Great bee quote - I may need to borrow that for some of my bee shots this summer - I have some that ate the vision of these poetic words!

    Joy!
    Kathy

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  22. xinexJune 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    They don't bother me either as long as they do not come near me, Terra. Thanks for stopping by...Christine

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  23. LindaJune 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Hi Terra,

    Thanks for the prayers for Colorado Springs, CO! It is just heart breaking!
    Hugs from me!
    Linda

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  24. koraleeJune 27, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Oh our lupins had so many busy bees in them. Happy mid week my friend.

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  25. ButtercupJune 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I love that quote and will remember it when I see bees.

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  26. The Old ParsonageJune 28, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Funny - this is the second bee post that I read tonight. Loved the verse!

    Leann

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  27. Casa MariposaJune 29, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    My garden is full of bees. Most people are ignorant about what gentle creatures they are. Istanbul is one of my favorite cities!! It's such a real and vibrant place. The taxi drivers are a bit crazy, though, but that was part of the fun.

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  28. KathyJune 30, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    love the picture and the quote - so very true!
    Have a blessed weekend,
    Kathy

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  29. David C BrownJuly 2, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Great picture; what would we do without the constant work of bees. "They gave him ... of a honeycomb", Luke 23: 42.

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