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Honey Bees and Micro Waves

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Sunday, May 4, 2008


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“Nature is just enough;

But men and women must comprehend,

And accept her suggestions.”

 

Antoinette Brown Blackwell

 

 

Music: Am I Losing You

 

In my rants about dandelion haters and computer calls

My complaints were directed at our land line telephones

So quite a few reviewers here suggested switching to a cell

But some say they are wreaking havoc on our Earthly home

 

Up until about 100 years or so ago, throughout the billions of years of life on Earth

Organic beings had been exposed to only naturally occurring electromagnetic fields

But the density of our radio waves and microwaves today is zillions of times higher

So, I think one has to consider the possibility we shouldn’t love cells with such zeal

 

In fact, while some biologists theorize that toxic chemicals are killing our honey bees

Some scientists theorize that all of our massive, unnatural, electromagnetic fields today

May be severely disorienting honey bees from ever finding their way back to their hives

And may also explain why we’re seeing less and less migrating birds in October and May

 

Since I don’t feel the need to text message anyone 80 times a day, like many do

And people appearing to be talking to themselves while walking still freak me out

I think I’ll get rid of my cell phone, and only connect my land line when I need to

But I sadly realize that it won’t make one damn bit of difference, without a doubt

 

But I will feel a tad better, on my very tiny chunk

Of what, not long ago, was once our earthly paradise

And when food shortages occur when our honey bees die

I know that I’ll be extremely sad, but I won’t be surprised

 

And I have now vowed to myself

 To never kill any dandelions, ever again

That one last little honey bee, still hovering

May appreciate one of my dandelions at the end

 

I may even become a beekeeper myself

That should drive my neighbors up the wall

Mr. Ed’s New Dandelion and Bee Sanctuary

A Place For Plants and Creatures, Big and Small

 

 

This sounds like the horrific plot of a doomsday horror movie, even to me. But some scientists today are, indeed, suggesting that our modern day love affair with the cell phone could eventually lead to massive food shortages on Earth, as the world's harvests eventually begin to fail.

Microwave radiation given off by our billions and billions of cell phones and other hi-tech gadgets today is one of the possible answers to one of the more horrific tragedies to happen yet in our natural world - the ever increasing disappearance of the honey bees that pollinate ninety percent of our food crops.

This extremely sad and tragic phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder first started in the U.S., and has now spread to Europe, and to much of the world.

But whether caused by toxic pesticides and herbicides, a modern day virus, genetically modified crops, cell phone usage and other modern day gadgets, or perhaps by a combination of all four, the now vanishing honey bee does not bode well, for any of us, on this planet we call home.

 

“Look Deep Into Nature,

Then, You Will Understand.”

 

Albert Einstein

 

©2008, Mr. Ed
   How You Can Help Bees



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Reviewed on May 24, 2008
ED - WELL DONE!

Maybe all those electro-magnetic-radio-micro-cell-whatever WAVES are also effecting changes to the entire Earth's environment, and play a part in Global Warming - Hurricanes - Tornadoes - Tsunamis- Cyclones and other so-called "freaks of Nature" too?

When GOD has had enough of feeble, finite, feral man's IDIOCY - it will all be reconciled and balanced forthwith - ONE BIG Z-A-P !!!

... and start right over again ... Tom.



Reviewed by Jerry Engler
Reviewed on May 8, 2008
Thanks for doing everything you can to bring this to attention, Ed. I hope that people can get it into their hearts and minds that without the honeybee, the next species disappearing or decreased in number will include us. This isn't something more just to miss in nature, it's survival for us all. Sometime this weekend, I'm going to take some dandelion puffballs down to the golf course to help reseed it as well as I can. Seriously, this is critical with the bees...Jerry

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on May 5, 2008
Great informative write Ed. I have been wondering why the honey bees were becoming less and dying. Hope something can be done. We need them to help keep a balance in nature......M

Reviewed by Tiana ~ (Reader)
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Thanks for this informative write, Ed, I never thought about how harmful cell phones are ... Although I have two, I don't use it while driving or with company which I agree w/Eileen and think its rude. Come to think about it, I've never seen honey bees in a very long time ... You've given me something else to think about tonight ....

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
so interesting,, I had no idea,,,Keep us updated on your bees,,,
:)Christine

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Cell phone usage has become obscene.
My exe died from cancerous tumors they say the analog cell caused. Now I knoe=w that lukemia is on the rise in suburbs where the huge cell towers loom.

Sorry people keep running past the very important things that keep life bareble.
Blessings and love,
Susan

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Ed many won't believe it, but I refuse to own a cell phone!My friends and family,get so upset with me,when they can't reach me.I tell them they drive me crazy just seeing everyone talking all day wherever you go,they're babbling,unaware of what's going on around them, it's insane! and the shoppers so intent on their conversations have become rude by getting in your way,not noticing what they're doing. The mothers with kids , shopping with a cell phone to their ear, while the kids are running wild.Even when in the car I sit silent while my friend talks on the phone to one person after another! Not only is it rude it is addictive,and getting totally ridiculous! I could go one all day, but I think cell phones are the last nail in humanities coffin! Pardon the rant;-) Furthermore I believe the scientists are right we are messing up the ecology big time!Excellent write!

Love,
Tiger Lily

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Interesting perspective for sure and one that may will proove to be a major issue in the world of electronics....
Fee

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
You better send an email to Rufuz as he likes to attack honey bee's, trying to bite them...I try to keep him from doing so, but he is outside all day and I am inside so what can I do...as for cell phones, well I got rid of my home phone service and only use it, at most once a day to talk to Rene...ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by H Cruz
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
We think were so smart; smart enough to kill ourselves off and take every specie save cockeroches with us.

Reviewed on May 4, 2008
I am a confirmed non-believer and non-user of cell phones; even 'tho I was given one, I don't use it. Maybe that's why the many honey bees show up in MY back yard! I have a tendency to believe cell-phone microwave radiation is disrupting...to our birds and bees...and humans. Proof is in the banning of use in airplanes, hospitals, labs, etc. We should all stop THINKING and DO SOMETHING ABOUT use of cell phones, pesticides and herbicies. More great information from the mind of Mr. ED...my thanks!
Blessings and Appreciation ~~ Micke

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
enjoyed the read

even my first graders can't believe i don't have a cell phone.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Another insightful write Ed, you always give us so much to think about...thank you for your gentle heart
peace, Carole~

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
My grandfather was a beekeeper, almost a thing of the past. I actually have a beekeeper coming to my classroom this week. I have a child with severe asthma and a mountain remedy is for the affected person to eat a teaspoon of honey per day but it must come from the area that person lives. I too did this with my daugher...and my grandmother did as well. I am excited for the kids to learn about robbing the hives! Great write, I switched from my regular house phone to digital...don't know if that helps the environment, but it did help my pocket. It was like getting my phone free, I still pay the same for my Internet, only now I get nationwide long distant calling and eliminated one set of wires to my home, eliminated a bill, and saved about fifty dollars a month! Great write! Long live the honey bee, they were a big part of my childhood!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Dee C.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Our technology is killing us,
Very thought provoking write!!

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Well again Ed you have given us something to think about. A great write with a lesson taught. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Frightening when you think about it. You always teach so much.

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Ed, I truly appreciate your stories that are enlightning with information pertaining to nature. How many of us would ever think of a tiny honey bee--except maybe when we're eating honey--or the impact on our food supply. I never did, not before reading your story, but I will from now on.

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
this just makes sense-but the gravity of the situation as a whole is discouraging at best

Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Ed,

Love the music - and your message "rings" loud and clear - I don't have a cell phone, either - doing my part to save the bees! Excellent write - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Sara Coslett
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
I've never considered how cell phones my be impacted the environment. Thanks for this, I have something new to think about. ~ Sara

Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Sad how we are destroying our natural ways. God help us! I did see some bees while outside, buzzing on the clovers; had to smile. They are so cute! I love bees (until they sting me; then it's WOUCH!! LOL)!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 4, 2008
Microwaves + honey bees, PeeWee are you trying to give ideas to Jersey as how to make candy?

Edvard the Elder


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