COSMOS AND A BUMBLEBEE FOUND IN NORWAY MANY, MANY YEARS AGO.

These have little white bands on their bodies. I found a White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum).

A very happy bumblebee with heavily laden pollen sacks on its hind legs. Only the female has these sacks but I would appreciate hearing from our bee experts among our blogging friends to tell us for sure.  Hi Erika, I always enjoy those interesting posts on your bee hives.

Those bee sacks are on the middle part of its hind legs, so I read.

More found on a Google search.

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“Writers, naturalists and philosophers across history have expressed deep admiration for bees, celebrating their profound connection to nature, their selfless labor, and their vital role in creating harmony and life on earth.

Throughout history, literary and philosophical figures have honored bees for their selfless labor and vital ecological roles, often using them as symbols of harmony. Key themes in these reflections include the following: 

Wisdom and Devotion: St. John Chrysostom praised the bee’s selfless labor, while Leo Tolstoy linked caring for bees to approaching people with love. Henry David Thoreau likened beekeeping to directing sunbeams.

Connections to Nature: Khalil Gibran described the relationship between bees and flowers as an ecstatic exchange of life. Elizabeth Lawrence called the hum of bees the “voice of the garden,” and Emily Dickinson expressed admiration for their nature.

Wonder and Reverence: Albert Einstein (often cited regarding the ecological impact of their disappearance) and William Blake both delighted the profound, industrious nature of bees.” 

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Thanks for looking and I wish you a great day.

MEETING A NICE COUPLE ON OUR WALK - GREEN SPRING GARDENS CONTINUED...

Gregg dropped me off in front of the visitor center as I wanted to see what the children's garden had added. We hadn't been there for a while. He caught up with me half-way along the path. I am slow and also like to take photos of flowers along the way (and feathers as you can see in my last post). 

We were also going to check out the area where they grow produce, and it was there that we started chatting to this really delightful couple, B. and T., I'll call them. I could tell right away that they were good people, very friendly and very interesting to listen to. We must have chatted for half-an-hour. 

On impulse and after the half an hour, just before we were going to go our separate ways, I asked them if they would mind if I took a photo of them. Thankfully they were very happy to do that. I only ask if I feel comfortable with people, and we certainly felt very comfortable with each other. 

Now, this is where I am kicking myself. I said I would be happy to send them the photos and there's me thinking of a piece of paper and a pen to write their number down, which I couldn't find. I still like my trusty ballpoint pen and small notebook.

B said I could text it to them and suggested putting it down in my iPhone which I did - I thought - but wouldn't you know it, when I got home to do just that, I couldn't find the blessed phone number that I thought I had put into my contacts. 

I did give them a card I had made up for those times people have asked me in the past - yes rare but they stick with me - to take photos of them and their children and sometimes visiting relatives who have asked that please could we send it to them - so on a whim I gave B one of my cards with my email and blog printed on it. 

So...B & T, if you read this and didn't get those photos I promised to send you, this is why. I am hoping that you will read this as we had talked about my blog, and please send me an email or write a message on my comments so that I can send these photos to you. They turned out lovely and I dearly would love to send them. We so very much enjoyed our conversation with you both.

I think that's enough for today as I have an uncomfortable headache, which is a sure sign than I need to get off here.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thursday.

Wishing you all sunshine and flowers.