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Honey Bee Homicide

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Anthropomorphism is the term for when human characteristics are given to animals.  Humans love to project their humanity onto animals.  This is why people think their dogs want to be dressed in Halloween costumes and why once a year you read about a person who thought it was a good idea to jump into a zoo enclosure.  “The gorilla was just so cute and cuddly.  I didn’t think he would try to rip my face off!”  People do the same thing with honey bees.  Honey bees are viewed as industrious, peaceful, and happy creatures, but did you know that honey bees are capable of murder?

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What Does It Mean to Age Gracefully?

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Growing up, I had a great aunt who I will refer to as Aunt D.  Aunt D. grew up in the Great Depression, saw all three of her brothers drafted to fight in WW II, and outlived her husband.  My cousins and I loved to go to her house because she was so much fun.  She would cook us hot dogs, and we would play Bingo.  She ran through the yard with sparklers on July 4th.  Aunt D. rode a go-cart through the yard on her 80th birthday.  She rode on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle when she was well over 80.  As she grew older, she began to complain about her friends.  They would go on senior outings to the local amusement park, and her friends would only shop and watch shows.  Aunt D. wanted to ride the roller coasters! Did Aunt D. age gracefully?  Exactly what does it mean to age gracefully?

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