Dr. Tracy Farone
Looking for different perspectives…
As I write this at the end of June and the dawn of July, it is berry picking season. I love berry picking season! Blueberries, raspberries….blackberries. The season brings back fond memories at my grandparents’ small farm to current analogies I share with my students. I show my students struggling with career choices pictures of blueberry bushes from different perspectives. It is amazing sometimes what is hanging out on the “deeper branches”. Many of my biology students take similar classes which help them find their way into all types of health and research careers. Similarly, raw berries can turn into so many fantastic things, raspberry pie, blackberry jam, blueberry muffins, blueberry wine… One trick I have learned is to look at the tree from all perspectives. Do not just pick the berries on top, look under, change your perspective. This same principle can apply to many situations.
After writing for more than a year for Bee Culture from a veterinary perspective, I would like to hear more from you! Got questions of a honey bee medical nature? Like to hear more about a certain topic in bee health? Put me to work! Please submit specific queries or topics to: tsfarone@gmail.com I have always found that dialogue and consult are key tools in sharing the best information.
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