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Celebrating National Pollinator Week

laura — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:52:21 +0000

See how we do it in Boulder, Colorado.

A collaboration between myself, Coalition4Bees and Alchemy of Movement Dance Studio.

Sister Bee has a Facebook page

laura — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:00:43 +0000

You’re invited to become a friend of Sister Bee on Facebook.

Breaking news in the bee world

laura — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:25:25 +0000

The National Honeybee Advisory Board has asked the EPA to remove the popular pesticide clothianidin (also known as Poncho) from the market based on a leaked agency memo that discloses flawed research. You can read the full press release here.

Marjorie McLellan, 1925 – 2010

laura — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:23:42 +0000

Marjorie McLellan, the older beekeeper in Sister Bee, passed away on Friday, July 16th.

“You know, you reach a time in your life when you’re not trying to impress. You just want to get along.” – Marge McLellan

The above quote is one of my favorites from Sister Bee. It’s a tricky one that I don’t think I got at first. I had a hunch it was important when Marge said it because her tone shifted from lighthearted self-deprecation to solemnity. At first I thought it had something to do with resignation and the giving up or softening of one’s opinions/principles/stridency with age. Today, having known Marge for awhile (and gained a few years, myself) I see it differently. I think she was talking about an opening that comes with maturity. When we’re young we have so much to prove! But as we age and gain confidence it’s possible to take a break from “trying to impress” to listen and appreciate what others have to say.

Marge McLellan using the uncapping knife on a frame of honey

Marge McLellan modeled graceful aging for me. She was a dear friend and mentor to many. I miss her already.

- Laura

Marge McLellan walking with her garden cart

Midsummer Night’s Eve

laura — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:56:44 +0000

“Tonight is Midsummer Night’s Eve, also called St. John’s Eve. St. John is the patron saint of beekeepers. It’s a time when the hives are full of honey. The full moon that occurs this month was called the Mead Moon, because honey was fermented to make mead. That’s where the word “honeymoon” comes from, because it’s also a time for lovers. An old Swedish proverb says, ‘Midsummer Night is not long but it sets many cradles rocking.’”

- The Writer’s Almanac

Sister Bee beekeeper to teach beekeeping in Boulder, CO

laura — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:50:44 +0000

Learn beekeeping from Sister Bee beekeeper Julie Finley. Register and find out more at Growing Gardens of Boulder County. Highly recommended.

- Laura

Beesource

laura — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:31:05 +0000

There’s a nice Sister Bee thread on the beekeeping forum, Beesource. Includes commentary about Sister Bee being an all women production.

- Laura

Sister Bee Trailer now available on YouTube

laura — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:28:27 +0000

The Sister Bee trailer is now available on YouTube! I hope this is helpful for those of you unable to view the QuickTime movie on the home page. You’re warmly invited to pass it on to your friends.

Thank you.

- Laura