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My dad has bees.Today I went to his house and he showed me all of the honey he had gotten from the hives. He took the lid off of a 5 gallon bucket full of honey and on top of the honey there were 3 little bees, struggling. They were covered in sticky honey and drowning. I asked him if we could help them and he said he was sure they wouldn't survive. Casualties of honey collection I suppose.

I asked him again if we could at least get them out and kill them quickly, after all he was the one who taught me to put a suffering animal (or bug) out of its misery. He finally conceded and scooped the bees out of the bucket. He put them in an empty Chobani yogurt container and put the plastic container outside.

Because he had disrupted the hive with the earlier honey collection, there were bees flying all over outside.

We put the 3 little bees in the container on a bench and left them to their fate. My dad called me out a little while later to show me what was happening. These three little bees were surrounded by all of their sisters (all of the bees are females) and they were cleaning the sticky nearly dead bees, helping them to get all of the honey off of their bodies. We came back a short time later and there was only one little bee left in the container. She was still being tended to by her sisters.

When it was time for me to leave we checked one last time and all three of the bees had been cleaned off enough to fly away and the container was empty.

Those three little bees lived because they were surrounded by family and friends who would not give up on them, family and friends who refused to let them drown in their own stickiness and resolved to help until the last little bee could be set free.

Bee Sisters. Bee Peers. Bee Teammates.

We could all learn a thing or two from these bees.

I’m 🌳🐝🌳

Bee kind always.

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“How can you still love me after all this time?”

“Because I fell in love with your soul, my dear, and it’s timeless.”

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Hello Colorado….

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I grieve you all the time in the graveyards of my mind

But

For me it's enough to know you're somewhere still alive

And though I would've been happier if

You were by my side

I could never stop you when time wasn't right

I still got your photo, with the smile you always hide

Sometimes play the song that always made you cry

I know you don't miss me but I miss our silly fights

Maybe oneday I'll regret you (I don't )

Someday I'll forget you (I never will)

When I won't have you on my mind all the time

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Wild Flowers - Tenerife, Spain 2025

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**You may not have heard about it—but you should.**

A stunning **50-foot sculpture** was recently unveiled in **South Dakota**, and it's nothing short of breathtaking.

The statue is called **"Dignity"**, created by artist **Dale Lamphere** as a powerful tribute to the **strong, resilient women of the Sioux Nation**.

She stands tall, proud, and graceful—holding a star quilt that seems to dance in the wind. Her presence overlooks the Missouri River, reminding everyone who sees her of the beauty, strength, and spirit of Native women.

This sculpture isn’t just art.

It’s a message.

A reminder of the deep roots, unshakable pride, and unbreakable spirit of Indigenous people—especially the women who have carried traditions, families, and stories through generations.

Let her stand as a symbol of **hope, healing, and honor**—not just for the Sioux Nation, but for all of us who believe in dignity, respect, and the power of history.

**Next time you feel unseen, remember her. Strong. Tall. Unmoving in the wind.**

🌳🫶🏼🌳

#DignityStatue #NativeAmericanHeritage #indigenouspride