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Observations from June 1 to August 31, 2026 Graphic by Ben Shiek Bird-related Media Consumed: Craig Benkman’s 40-Year Fascination with Crossbills and Conifers [2025] by Benjamin Hack Endless enjoyment browsing r/whatsthisbird and r/birding, like this albino Ruby-throated Hummingbird. From Truth to Fake: The Threat of AI to Media Archives [2026] by the eBird and Macaulay…
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Recommendations from June 1 to August 31, 2026 Selected albums: Abraxas [1970] by Santana Deep Cuts [2003] by the Knife Selected singles: Dry Spell [2026] by Kacey Musgraves Irish Goodbye ft. Kae Tempest [2026] by Kneecap Lost Boys [2026] by Phoebe Bridgers Modern Love [1983] by David Bowie Mr. Jambo (feat. Barry Bergen) [2026] by…
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Recommendations from March 1 to May 31, 2026 Selected albums: No Love Lost to Kindness [2026] by Yumi Zouma Station Model Violence [2026] by Station Model Violence The Mountain [2026] by Gorillaz Selected singles: Blister [2026] by Yumi Zouma FATHER (feat. Travis Scott) [2026] by Kanye West How the Story Ends [2026] by Notwist Leisure…
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Observations from March 1 to May 31, 2026 Drawings by Mr. N’s 6th Grade Class Notable Bird Facts: First-year birds make up the majority of vagrants. Bird-related Media Consumed: City Birds Appear to be More Afraid of Women than Men, and Scientists Have No Idea Why [2026] by Claire Cameron Disclaimer: I contributed knowledge to…
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Observations from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026 Graphic by Merissa Zaltzberg Notable Bird Facts: In the endless struggle of Cooper’s vs Sharp-shinned hawk identification, a nifty mnemonic from Cojaro on Reddit: “Mean Muggin’ = Cooper’s, Looks frightened = Sharp-shinned.” Most male birds don’t have wieners. Northern cardinals usually live their entire lives within…
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Recommendations from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026 Selected albums: Mothership Connection [1975] by Parliament Racing Mount Pleasant [2025] by Racing Mount Pleasant Selected Ambient Works 85-92 [1992] by Aphex Twin System [2025] by Prewn West End Girl [2025] by Lily Allen Selected singles: Avalon [2025] by Sam and Louise Sullivan Bog Body [2025]…
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Ass 18 Coen Brothers films were viewed in a concentrated period. None of their solo films were viewed. Reports are that those movies are horny and weird and not good. This effort originated because of the Blank Check Podcast’s “Pod Country for Old Cast” miniseries. Great commentary and great guests and great insight into these…
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Recommendations from 2025 Favored New Releases: Disabuse by Fucked Up Do You Feel Safe by Motherless Entrance Music by Okonski Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven moisturizer by Wet Leg Racing Mount Pleasant by Racing Mount Pleasant System by Prewn The Universe Smiles Upon You ii by Khruangbin WE WERE JUST HERE by Just Mustard…
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Father Christmas [1986] by The Kinks Let It Snow [2006] by Twisted Sister Ludacrismas [2007] by Ludacris (Not currently on Spotify – call your Senator and Representative and let them know) The Chipmunk Song [1959] by Alvin & The Chipmunks The Night Santa Went Crazy [1996] by “Weird Al” Yankovic Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna…
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree [1958] by Brenda Lee The Little Drummer Boy [1958] by Harry Simeone Chorale Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey) [1960] by Lou Monte A Holly Jolly Christmas [1964] by Burl Ives The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) [1946] by Nat King Cole It’s the Most Wonderful Time of…
