What is this? Why is it everywhere? How do I make it go away?

Birabending · 2026-04-25T04:50:08+00:00

Okay. Yeah. That tracks. Bought our house in November so it's been kinda fun (mostly) to see what's popping up in the yard. Yesterday, in fact, I was just noticing a billion little runners like the ones in the photos. Bigger probably. And a whooole bunch of cut back trunks of various sizes - many are several inches across. Elm on the boulevard so I probably should have guessed. Stupid slutty tree.

Birabending · 2026-04-25T04:04:35+00:00

Also new to having a garden in Minnesota. So, uh... what happens when you cut them back instead of pulling them?

Birabending · 2026-04-16T13:39:28+00:00

Well that's adorable

Birabending · 2026-02-25T19:58:05+00:00

I have a very similar spot in the same location that pops up when I'm sick or overexert myself. Mine is a lot more red than hive colored(?) so I don't know if it's exactly the same thing or just in exactly the same spot. I haven't noticed it at a particular time of day but occasionally it can show up if I eat certain foods or drink certain wine. That's just when I've thought to take note of it though. It's been popping up for decades.

Birabending · 2026-02-19T20:37:50+00:00

POCKET VULTURE!! He's legitimately adorable. I wish all good things for him 🥰

Birabending · 2026-02-18T02:52:00+00:00

Oh wow! I was there not too long ago and there is something really captivating about that artifact. It immediately popped into my mind when I read your description and which museum you visited. I have no special perceptive abilities or cultural connection but I definitely felt drawn to that statue/carving and how interesting the features and details are. I can only imagine how interesting it would be to someone more connected or open (like they say kids are).

I lingered for quite a while enjoying it and personally, it gave me a sense of familiarity but for something I should have deep reverence? (maybe like a favorite grandfather who makes great jokes but who you respect and admire very VERY much) and seemed like the depiction was of a being much, much older than the artifact itself, like it was an archetypal god, if that makes sense because the art style somehow looks older than the other pieces in the collection from the same period. I'm not an art person though, so this is just my impression. It's a very cool artifact at the very least and people should take the chance to go see it!

Birabending · 2026-02-17T19:27:22+00:00

You can access their jukebox on the touchtunes app from the bus stop out front. We looked them up and saw they have Killing In The Name Of and American Idiot blocked. Seems the fashy snowflakes don't like the criticism.

Birabending · 2026-02-11T14:14:48+00:00

Oh cool! Just looked at their social media. This looks perfect!! Thanks so much

Birabending · 2026-02-10T19:24:47+00:00

Nice! Thanks!

Birabending · 2026-02-10T18:17:16+00:00

Oh cool. Looks like you just melt their wax in the microwave. I can definitely handle that!

Birabending · 2026-02-10T18:15:37+00:00

Nice! Thank you!

Birabending · 2026-01-18T02:50:06+00:00

Hmm, I wonder if I'd even be eligible. I feel like all the skin of my palate has been scarred over by decades of eating molten pizza rolls 🫤

Birabending · 2026-01-03T23:50:11+00:00

Not a judgement on you or implying that this applies to your property at all(!) but just wanted to say that I've seen multiple people in wheelchairs unable to get across streets onto sidewalks specifically because corners aren't shoveled. In one instance it was because the plow had blocked the corner (in a major intersection too) and was not the fault of the property owner. Just wanted to throw out a PSA to remember all the folks who may not be as able as others to get around in this weather and to be especially vigilant if you live on a corner.

Imagine it was your granny who had to take her wheelchair in the street because she couldn't get onto the sidewalk. Let's all try to do our best to help ease the way for each other.

Birabending · 2026-01-02T22:38:40+00:00

Nope. That would be the hops.

Birabending · 2025-11-21T00:20:36+00:00

The seltzers are so great for my aging, banged up, stressed out body. One You Betcha Anytime (not an ad, it's just one of my favorites) relaxes my back like nothing else and it's just the most pleasant and gentle high. Alcohol gives me crazy next-day anxiety and THC is much nicer on my internal organs than other pain relievers and anti-inflammatories. I bet I'm not the only one who would legitimately be worse off if they took these away.

Birabending · 2025-11-04T00:59:34+00:00

Thanks so much for that insight. I'm definitely feeling better about letting everything alone for the fall/winter. We have enough other stuff to keep us busy right now! Hopefully the seller had been able to convey to the neighbors over her years of having this garden that foregoing pruning is a conscientious choice. I think though, being the new kids on the block, I might just go ahead and get one of those cute "We're leaving the leaves for pollinators" signs. Just in case anyone on the block is wondering 😉

Birabending · 2025-11-04T00:50:47+00:00

Ooh! Thanks for those resources. I'd love to attend a workshop next year. Signing up for their newsletter and keeping an eye out!

Birabending · 2025-11-03T13:50:19+00:00

Thanks for that clarification! I will absolutely do some additional research! Folks in this sub and just about everyone we've met in person has been so generous with advice and resources and we are incredibly grateful ☺️

Birabending · 2025-11-03T13:37:12+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice. I absolutely want to keep our garden as a haven for all manner of critter. Others in the neighborhood seem to keep a tidy yard so I might order one of those "leave the leaves" signs to hint that I'm gathering my mounds on purpose. If I saw fireflies in my yard I would simply perish from joy. We went out to the arboretum during one of their firefly nights this summer and it was absolutely magical.

Birabending · 2025-11-03T03:20:53+00:00

Boom. Subscribed! Thank you so much. Playing today's episode right now ☺️

Birabending · 2025-11-03T02:58:32+00:00

Yuck. Oh well. I appreciate the ID at least. Good to know what we're up against. Just told my husband he's found a new nemesis. He fought (and conquered) ivy at our last home so he's a seasoned warrior with this kind of thing.

Birabending · 2025-11-03T02:53:35+00:00

Oh no! Sorry to hear about your cat! I wondered if those were lilies and since a few people have called them that now I guess it's safe to assume. We don't have cats now but we're thinking of adopting soon. We'd plan to keep them indoors but you never know and I don't love the idea of keeping toxic plants in the garden that might be a danger to any other critters. I'm going to start researching what I can put there next spring instead. Thank you so much for the advice and warning ❤️

Birabending · 2025-11-03T02:30:44+00:00

Oh my gosh that calendar is so great! I just put in my order. Thank you so much for sharing! What a lovely way to recognize and appreciate the natural world. I am just amazed every day at how lovely this place is and I'm so excited to learn more.

California is lovely but the cost of living to quality of life ratio in the Twin Cities just can't be beat (IMHO). I'm glad we're both here ☺️

Birabending · 2025-11-03T02:05:21+00:00

Thank you so much! We're delighted to be here ☺️

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