the hornets nest in the honeysuckle

December 1, 2008

When I asked a family member to put up Christmas lights in the tree out front, he reminded me about the hornets’ nest at the base of the tree. Ground covers of vinca minor and honeysuckle grow underneath. Another family member was stung several times when he ventured near a few weeks ago.

The suggestions here sound doable without too much fuss, and while the torch of flaming rags sounds wonderful, visually speaking, it would give my elderly neighbors chest pains if they happened to see.

There might or might not be an update.

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chocolate and bacon bar

While you’re pondering about our friends across the pond and their chocolatey innovations, consider this: Mo’s Bacon Bar is a chocolate bar studded with applewood smoked bacon.

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Damian Allsop: chocolate visionary

A chocolatier who doesn’t forget about those of us who are lactose-intolerant is a fine fellow indeed. His offerings can be seen at his site, but the photo accompanying the article is a stunner.

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