Written While Sitting in My Car During a Rain Shower as I Watched Traffic on Interstate 90

Did you know that 90% of the world’s bees Are solitary? They live hive-less.I was stunned to learn this. Those hermit-monks— Winged and many-eyed—worshipIn solitude. What is their theology? Are they risen or fallen? I’ve decide to believeTheir churches are the flora And their gods are the pollen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shermanalexie.substack.com/subscribe