Lots of Projects at Camp Kreitzer!

It's been a busy Spring here at Camp Kreitzer. One of our first adventures was creating a nuke from our one strong bee hive that survived the winter. Good thing we did because about a month later the big hive swarmed. There were so many bees in that hive that it is still thriving with a new laying queen and the little hive has a laying queen as well. So that is good news for the survival of our little apiary and honey production. We've already pulled out eight frames of capped honey from the big hive which is about 25 pounds. And there are a lot of other frames almost completely capped. We hope to get more before the honey harvest and plan to split the big hive again as well. We'd like to have at least three hives going into the winter because we generally lose one.

Have a great Mothers Day!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! ENJOY IT WITH YOUR FAMILY!

What's Your Favorite Nativity for 2020?

A very sweet (and proud) little four-year-old presented me with this a few days ago. What a fortunate and blessed grandmother I am. This is absolutely my favorite 2020 nativity. 

Let's examine the elements. The creative artist included the two planets, Jupiter and Saturn, that are moving toward conjunction to create the Christmas Star. The shepherds have all gone back to care for their sheep, but the wise men have arrived with their gifts. All of the characters are so happy (Just look at those smiles!) that they are levitating with joy except for the one king (No doubt the youngest.) who is more earth-bound with his feet planted firmly on the ground. I suspect the "flying king" is the oldest getting ready to "fly" to heaven after the most joyful event of his life. [Read more here....]

Thoughts on Thursday: Of COVID 19, Masks, and Work Days -- Handle all with Prayer!

• My husband and I start the morning each day with Mass. Only nine pews aren't blocked off in the entire church. Several people come in masked, but most of those who wear masks only put them on once Mass begins. I find that puzzling. Does the virus start flying around the church with the angels once Father rings the bell to announce the start of Mass? Is there no danger of contracting the virus or passing it along before Mass begins? Really...I'm just trying to figure out the logic. No one is closer than eight or ten feet except family groups and most in the church are more like 20 feet apart. Are people really masking because of the virus, or is something else going on?

Thought for the Day from a Whole Fistful!

One of the gifts for my birthday a week ago was a glittery blue zippered pouch filled with quotes. I'll share some over the next few days and weeks. We all need a break from stressing out over the coronavirus, so here's my first offering for the bulletin board. In view of the global panic pandemic over what is a very contagious and bad flu, but just a flu, I think it's appropriate.

Don't lose your perspective, people. Most of us will get COVID19. Over 50% will have no symptoms or mild symptoms. Yes, some people will die from it as people die from the flu every year. The world is not coming to an end (although it may be on the verge of a serious global depression.)

Beef up your immune system, practice prudence and relax.

"DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE WORLD COMING TO AN END TODAY, IT IS ALREADY TOMORROW IN AUSTRALIA."  CHARLES M. SCHULZ

A Day in the Life of a Grandma with a Rube Goldberg Brain!

Today was interesting. It gave me a little insight into how my brain works. I suppose I could describe myself as a bee flitting from flower to flower collecting a little nectar here and a little there, never staying at one thing for long. But maybe a more apt description is that my brain is like a Rube Goldberg contraption. There's a goal at the end, but the journey from beginning to completion takes some strange turnings.

That's what happened to me today. My goal was cleaning the upstairs. I started out with my long lambswool duster to go around the ceilings getting cobwebs. That's usually pretty straightforward. I start at one spot and follow the ceiling around the entire floor. It might take me five minutes all together.

I Want One of These: A Beehive Made from Legos

An Israeli beekeeper made this colorful hive. I think it must be the Taj Mahal of beehives. Somebody please make me one for Christmas!