#Bee’s blog

[jellycatstuffies]

Albee Bee

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[pixel-mess]

something that kinda ticks me off in the bug community is when people act like a bug has to be a useful part of the ecosystem to deserve to exist. Like for example whenever mosquitos get hated (like where people are like we should kill mosquitos entirely) people's responses are always "well mosquitos are actually polinators and do..." like. yeah i get that but just bc they are helpful isnt what gives intrinsic value! its really annoying to me, because the response to posts like that (the hating of bugs) shouldnt be "oh but its helpful!" it should be "damn. thats honestly a really weird thing to say, and the fact that you think we should eradicate an entire species (weather or not its "annoying" or "scary") off the face of the planet is a huge red flag to me, an annoying/scary individual."

like thats actually horrible of you to say.

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

How about Xylocopa violacea (violet carpenter bee)?

Of course!

Photos thanks to the John Russel Honey Company & Steven Falk.

[rongzhi]

When my sister goes to Walmart by herself and I don’t answer her immediately bc I am cutting potatoes ….. She is completely cartoon brained too so I know this is exactly what she was doing in her mind’s eye. standing there in front of the fridge.

[monofazz]

I think Deceptibee AU fans should consider the hilarious potential of a Starscream and Bee dynamic in this kind of situation—

[queenbeebumblebee]

CAN WE NORMALIZE THAT TICKLING IS NOT ALWAYS A KINK???

LIKE HELLO??

A LOT OF PEOPLE FIND IT WHOLESOME, THAT DOESNT MEAN THEY HAVE A KINK

Take me for example, i like Tickles, BUT ITS NOT A KINK, ITS WHOLESOME AND A FUN WAY TO B O N D!!!

TICKLING IS NOT ALWAYS A KINK.

YALL THIS BLOG IS RUN BY A LITERAL MINOR.

[purplecats]

Welcome to Vanilla's Daycare grand opening. We strive to teach fun, creativity, kindness, and more! The Ask Blog is now open.

[alfrungrima]

Telling the bees

The custom of "telling the bees" is a charming and ancient tradition where beekeepers inform their bees about significant events in their lives, such as deaths, births, marriages, and other major occurrences. This practice is believed to have its roots in Celtic mythology, where bees were seen as messengers between the human world and the spirit world. The presence of a bee after a death was thought to signify the soul leaving the body. The tradition became particularly prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries in Western Europe and the United States.

To tell the bees, the head of the household or the "goodwife" would approach the hives, gently knock to get the bees' attention, and then softly murmur the news in a solemn tone. This ritual was believed to keep the bees informed and prevent them from leaving the hive or dying. The custom underscores the deep connection and respect that people historically had for bees, viewing them as integral members of the household and community. (The Historian's Den)

I can easily see how you can turn this in a magical tradition with some little adaptation: plant flowers and plants for bees in your garden, invoke the spirit of the bees, keep bee-telling to the bee-spirits and take care for the plants. I am sure that one day the spirit of the bees will be your ally and that you will learn from it. And a big plus: you are helping the bees to survive in a world full of mono-cultures and poisons. Witchcraft and care-taking for your environment can go hand in hand if you wish to.

[biowho]

Sven’s speech before announcing Astrobot as the Game of the Year was the most concise way I’ve seen all the flaws with Dragon Age listed and it was done beautifully

Like yes!!! Your game means nothing if the people making it aren’t being treated fairly and enjoy what they’re working on for the sake of art and not money!!!!

[beebeetheclown]

Gingerbread men, bears, moose, and ghosts ☺️

[sweetmelodygraphics]

[rustblogging]

for @luthientinuvielss

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[candyheartedchy]

Would y’all hate me if I say I always found Calcifer cute?

[livelaughlaney]

the air was different back then...

[remyfire]

Find somebody who is as excited about you as Alan Alda is about stingless bees.