Spring arrived early in Minnesota. In March, we experienced record-setting highs. Temperatures hit the 60s, 70s and even 80s.
Why, folks around here were downright giddy.
As for me? I took breaks from my computer more often to go outside and simply enjoy the great outdoors. And during one of those marvelous spring-summer days in March, I actually saw a BEE!
Why, folks around here were downright giddy.
As for me? I took breaks from my computer more often to go outside and simply enjoy the great outdoors. And during one of those marvelous spring-summer days in March, I actually saw a BEE!
Here's what happened... While I sat on the front steps, a Bee flew straight towards me. As he flew, his wings rotated so quickly I could barely see them. Then he STOPPED and hovered for what seemed like an awfully long time. While he hovered, I could see more clearly the colors that cloaked him, his large dark eyes and the delicate network of lines on his wings.
It was pretty amazing. And I didn't get stung!
Eventually, the Bee flew away and I went back inside to work with a heart that seemed (somehow) much lighter. And in the back of my mind was the memory of how I felt when I simply forgot about the time and took the time to enjoy watching one little Bee.
It was a good reminder for taking a break once in awhile.
It was a good reminder for taking a break once in awhile.
So take some time with your favorite kid and simply enjoy the world around you.
Maybe what you see will inspire a story worth sharing.
