Blog #9

#1
There is a tree next to the library that has small pin like needles that remind me of a Christmas tree. The shape of the tree is very peculiar because in many ways, it reminds me of a spider. Hanging from the leaves are golden cones that remind me of honeycomb. Surrounding the cones, there are about a dozen bees circling the tree. You’ve taught us to appreciate nature writing as a system. This tree has many forms of systems. The tree has a moist bark, and is directly in the sunlight. In the shade of this tree is a small tree/weed that is apparently dying. This smaller plant is weak, due to its lack of resources. The larger tree is absorbing all the sunlight, nutrients, and moisture in the air. They provide a balancing effect between the combs and the bees: among the natural word. The golden cones hanging from the trees also act as a host for the bees which are circling. Although it is not apparent whether the cones are meant to be there as a beneficiary or if they are a source of weakness, the bees are circling it as if it is honeycomb. Bees have a natural attraction to the color yellow. Whether they are serving any ecological resource, they provide a memorizing relationship between the bees and the combs. They also provide a balancing effect between the combs and the bees: among the natural word. I think my reflection would deal with a balancing of natural resources in comparison to what we have to share in our own natural lives.

#2
In comparison to the first tree which had a series of balances to nature, the second tree I saw had no balance and was nearly completely rotted. Despite being rotted, there is moss growing on the ground and the leaves were not dried out at all. Although the bark is extremely hard, and easily breakable, there still is moisture in the leaves. It is directly in the sunlight during noon time, and possibly for most of the afternoon. For a reflection, I would like to do a compare contrast position comparing the limited resources and the rotting of the tree. There are so many parallels I use that comparison for in the natural/non-natural world.

#3
I'd probably try to do something with those bees. Finding out about their fascination with yellow, and if there’s a hormonal reason they are so attracted to the yellow cones on the first tree.