Sunday, November 30, 2008

best words, part 4

I'm currently reading The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd [before I see the movie that is already in theaters!], and stumbled upon this little gem...

"I hadn't been out to the hives before, so to start off she gave me a lesson in what she called "bee yard etiquette."  She reminded me that the world was really one big bee yard, and the same rules worked fine in both places: Don't be afraid, as no life-loving bee wants to sting you.  Still, don't be an idiot; wear long sleeves and long pants.  Don't swat.  Don't even think about swatting.  If you feel angry, whistle.  Anger agitates, while whistling melts a bee's temper.  Act like you know what you're doing, even if you don't.  Above all, send the bees love.  Every little thing wants to be loved."

2 comments:

traveler hudd said...

Best book I have ever read...

Sara E said...

oh, so good!!!
i want to read it again...