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Beekeeper, introvert, odd taste. (Those are synonyms, right?)
Just waking up from a long winter's nap. And not too pleased about it.
December 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Just waking up from a long winter's nap. And not too pleased about it.
Celebrating the solstice by finally getting some winter sowing done. Some of the seeds are old, so my expectations are low. Whatever comes up is good.
December 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Celebrating the solstice by finally getting some winter sowing done. Some of the seeds are old, so my expectations are low. Whatever comes up is good.
Gotta stay sane in the dark months.
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Gotta stay sane in the dark months.
Urban turkeys in the mist.
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Urban turkeys in the mist.
Normally we're under snow this time of year. But instead, the bees are working the last of the broccoli flowers. I haven't seen anything else in bloom.
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Normally we're under snow this time of year. But instead, the bees are working the last of the broccoli flowers. I haven't seen anything else in bloom.
Reposted
In the Archives of Sexual Behavior, Colin Wright explains why there are only two sexes, and debunks claims that the sexes are more numerous than that or form a spectrum.
whyevolutionistrue.com/2025/11/06/o...
whyevolutionistrue.com/2025/11/06/o...
Once again: Why there are two sexes and no more
In a recent post on his site “Reality’s Last Stand,” Colin Wright reprints an article he published a few months ago in Archives of Sexual behavior, outlining why there are exactly…
whyevolutionistrue.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In the Archives of Sexual Behavior, Colin Wright explains why there are only two sexes, and debunks claims that the sexes are more numerous than that or form a spectrum.
whyevolutionistrue.com/2025/11/06/o...
whyevolutionistrue.com/2025/11/06/o...
I suspect the penchant for extreme Halloween decor is because you don't freeze your fingers hanging the lights.
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I suspect the penchant for extreme Halloween decor is because you don't freeze your fingers hanging the lights.
Russian olive is a weed tree, kind of invasive. But the wood is sure beautiful.
October 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Russian olive is a weed tree, kind of invasive. But the wood is sure beautiful.
Monarch butterflies migrate like birds. And at night, they like to roost in groups. I was lucky enough to see this flock settle into the tree at sundown.
October 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Monarch butterflies migrate like birds. And at night, they like to roost in groups. I was lucky enough to see this flock settle into the tree at sundown.
They really are dinosaurs.
September 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
They really are dinosaurs.
Got this at Memorial Blood Center (Richfield) for attempting to donate. Good at any location. They only HAVE one location - in Nordeast. Plus, I had the trainee, so didn't actually give blood, though do have a colorful bruise. Well, another day.
August 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Got this at Memorial Blood Center (Richfield) for attempting to donate. Good at any location. They only HAVE one location - in Nordeast. Plus, I had the trainee, so didn't actually give blood, though do have a colorful bruise. Well, another day.
Don't know why I answered the clickbait question of "your most random interaction with a celebrity" but.... Johnny Cash once pulled up to me at a traffic light and asked for directions.
July 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Don't know why I answered the clickbait question of "your most random interaction with a celebrity" but.... Johnny Cash once pulled up to me at a traffic light and asked for directions.
Counted three species of bumblebee on the bergamot this morning. This gorgeous lady is a Black-and-Gold. #invertebrates
July 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Counted three species of bumblebee on the bergamot this morning. This gorgeous lady is a Black-and-Gold. #invertebrates
Yesterday was 90 degrees. Today is 65. Taking advantage of that to get some hot stuff done.
July 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Yesterday was 90 degrees. Today is 65. Taking advantage of that to get some hot stuff done.
Decided to try some cut comb at the farmers market, see if it sells. Doing it was fairly easy, but then the market got cancelled for a thunderstorm. Well, it keeps. #beekeeping
July 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Decided to try some cut comb at the farmers market, see if it sells. Doing it was fairly easy, but then the market got cancelled for a thunderstorm. Well, it keeps. #beekeeping
Anywhere else in the country, it's a big yawn. But in Minnesota, July tomatoes are a treat. Still a couple of weeks until there's enough poundage to can them.
July 16, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Anywhere else in the country, it's a big yawn. But in Minnesota, July tomatoes are a treat. Still a couple of weeks until there's enough poundage to can them.
July 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Lost all but one hive over this past winter (weather issues). After this latest split, we're back to 7 hives. (Yes, had to purchase a couple of nucs.) Just have 3 months to coddle them to get ready for next winter. #beekeeping #honeybees
July 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Lost all but one hive over this past winter (weather issues). After this latest split, we're back to 7 hives. (Yes, had to purchase a couple of nucs.) Just have 3 months to coddle them to get ready for next winter. #beekeeping #honeybees
The milkweed is blooming in Minnesota. So far, I've seen 4 monarch caterpillars. A bit later than usual, but they are developing.
July 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The milkweed is blooming in Minnesota. So far, I've seen 4 monarch caterpillars. A bit later than usual, but they are developing.
Minneapolis, City of Lakes. (That's a milfoil harvester, to try to keep them clear.)
July 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Minneapolis, City of Lakes. (That's a milfoil harvester, to try to keep them clear.)
The hailstorm was not kind to the little apples. I'll just have to see if they recover. We were lucky - the guy one valley over lost most of a cornfield.
July 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The hailstorm was not kind to the little apples. I'll just have to see if they recover. We were lucky - the guy one valley over lost most of a cornfield.
Garlic scapes got harvested. About 8 pounds or so. The biggest problem is that customers have no idea what they are.
July 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Garlic scapes got harvested. About 8 pounds or so. The biggest problem is that customers have no idea what they are.
Yes, adults do still sing in pubs. And have a rollicking good time.
May 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Yes, adults do still sing in pubs. And have a rollicking good time.
Oak Knob trail at Hyland Lakes Park. It was good to get out on natural snow.
March 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Oak Knob trail at Hyland Lakes Park. It was good to get out on natural snow.