I have a fairly short list when it comes to things I’m afraid of. And I don’t mean squeamish, I mean scared. Topping the list is any critter that buzzes – horse flies, wasps, sweat bees, bumblebees, hornets. (I guess if you add those all up, that’s quite a start to the list.) If it’s buzzing, I’m running.

And let me tell you, the joy that comes from me learning about the way agriculture “used to be” from my grandpa has numerous benefits. I get to know my grandfather better, learn how times and technologies have changed and yet some things in life remain unchanged, and every once-in-a-while, I get to hear stories about events from his childhood that make me feel a bit better about some of the charades I used to pull when I was younger.

This particular story has to do with a couple of teenage boys, bees and a livestock tank. And it’s a scenario I’d never find myself in.

Listen to my interview with grandpa here. Listen to the story

Disclaimer: I do hope you are enjoying the audio and art of storytelling.

Until we walk again …