Have you ever done anything completely out of character? I was de-pooping the snow in my backyard and noticed a bee (yellowjacket), submerged and on its back, in the snow! A bumblebee??? At this time of year??? What the...? So, out of curiosity I scooped it up with the poop shovel (I know, shut it!) and placed in on a wooden step-stool in my yard. And then it started to move! It was alive! I've never been much of a fan of bees, especially as a kid. I used to kill them whenever I could, for God's sake. They sting us...they're the enemy, right? Not tonight...
So then I decided to breathe on it (my 'hot air' might warm the little guy up, right?)...and the bee started to move! And THEN I thought it might be a good idea to transfer him to what's remaining of my fall mum. So I scooped him up again and placed him gently in the dirt...and then he REALLY started to move. Whoohoo! I really hope the little guy survives and pollinates lots of flowers this Spring. I'm so glad that I saw him, didn't kill him, and that I put a small, positive act of kindness out in the universe...
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