I’ve already gushed about this on Facebook, but I’ll repeat:
This was a fantastic movie and it is where my gratitude goes today. I suppose I can be silly and say thanks to the bees. Thanks, bees. Thanks filmmakers, thanks women, thanks men, thanks beekeepers, thanks organic farmers, thanks to those who refuse to use pesticides on anything whatsoever, thanks to brave, stouthearted folks who are willing to defy the odds and understand complexity and interdependence.
Wow, Thankful Thursday just began to feel suspiciously like a rant in reverse. Sorry. I really did love the movie and it really made me happy. I am blessed, too, to live in Western, MA, the “Happy Valley,” next door to “Paradise City,” first state to legalize same-sex marriage, some of the most fertile soil in the US along the Connecticut River, and home to many small, organic farms, fruits, vegetables, and livestock included. Raw milk, local honey, local maple syrup, local eggs from my neighbor. HUZZAH!
Happy that my kids learn beekeeping at their school. A new calf was born 3 weeks ago to Heatherbell. He has a white heart on his forehead. It reminds me of the Cat Stevens’ song “Boy with the Moon and Star on his Head.” Remember that one, flower children?
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That cow couldn’t possibly be more gorgeous.
Emily–Yes, the calf is a beauty, but they all are, I must learn his name. So sweet and such long eyelashes. I love the brown cows–these are Jerseys and our Ag Arts teacher is from the little island off of England and France, Jersey, where they come from. Full circle. In the US, we don’t really know about this island, but maybe you do.
Have you seen the movie yet? I will try to check in on your blog periodically, although it would make more sense if I were actually at the point of being able to start a hive of my own. After the movie, I am thinking how wonderful it would BEE to do so, but I cannot right now. Soon, perhaps. Keep up the beautiful work. Thanks for keeping bees!
I wish I knew more about Jersey – all I really know is that their cows produce lovely luxurious cream and yogurts which can sometimes be found in my local shops!
Haven’t seen the movie yet, maybe I’ll buy it as I haven’t heard of any screenings round here.
You could say thanks to the ants – Thants.
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