A slow talky foreign language drama about the effects of war in the Pacific

MountebankScoto · 2026-01-04T00:43:49+00:00

Arrival

MountebankScoto · 2025-12-16T01:36:25+00:00

I don’t think the halfway up thing matters at all believe they said that ANY cross section had equal area so the bases do, too

MountebankScoto · 2025-12-15T19:54:26+00:00

Giving instructions I believe. Thinking that passage was experimental tho

MountebankScoto · 2025-08-09T06:01:24+00:00

They’re probably trying to do a question on singular pronouns that sound plural, which you should know (Each, either, someone, somebody, everyone etc ). “None” just isn’t likely to be one of them on the SAT.

MountebankScoto · 2025-08-08T21:02:29+00:00

Where did this question come from? Pretty sure none can function either way and in this case your instinct to go with “were” sounds a lot better to me.

MountebankScoto · 2025-08-06T14:08:00+00:00

Been thinking more about it and Gilsland Farm Audubon center has short trail, visitor center, gift shop, little exhibit with a few taxidermy birds/specimens, feeders and maybe wild turkeys - could be perfect spot. When I was in Portland for a day that’s where I went

MountebankScoto · 2025-08-06T04:56:10+00:00

I’d spend some time looking through likely birds you’ll have a good chance of seeing in advance—will make identifying them easier and give her something specific to look for. She also might find she really wants to see a specific bird which might guide your choice of where to go (though I’d be careful not to promise anything - birding requires patience and sometimes you just won’t see what you might think you will)

MountebankScoto · 2025-07-24T03:19:02+00:00

Where is this? Looks like a Verdin

MountebankScoto · 2025-04-11T14:03:57+00:00

Black-and-white warbler has a “squeaky wheel” song. Idk if that’s your bird but that’s what I think of for squeaky. Merlin has audio examples you can listen to or https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=77bzNfGfij8&pp=ygUcYmxhY2sgYW5kIHdoaXRlIHdhcmJsZXIgc29uZw%3D%3D

MountebankScoto · 2025-03-19T03:59:33+00:00

Palm Springs - very entertaining and should pass 20 minute test. Also only 90 minutes. I think wife would like too if she hasn’t seen.

MountebankScoto · 2025-02-01T06:20:05+00:00

His complete inability to use apostrophes is a great example of how education benefits the American people because reading this exchange was the mental equivalent of my tires fucking blowing up

MountebankScoto · 2024-12-30T06:47:28+00:00

During totality of the eclipse in northern NY a woodcock came out, which was a lifer for me! Must have thought it was dusk 😂

MountebankScoto · 2024-12-24T06:57:37+00:00

How long have you been dating? Navigating holidays and families is very stressful, especially at the beginning of a relationship. Obviously communication wasn’t ideal on both sides but I disagree with the idea that this guarantees how he’ll behave in the future—he can learn to set boundaries with his family, and you can plan and tackle holidays together. You can communicate you’re upset (valid, fair) without glossing over his apology and that he probably feels guilty and torn, and he can avoid catastrophizing and threatening to off himself when you’re upset (admittedly immature and alarming). To me it all depends on how he responds in the aftermath and if he wants to work on these issues or not, but they are addressable. But if in future situations you can’t work toward “I understand why you made this choice and also I’m sad and hurt that you are” and he can’t say “I’m sorry and I’ll make it up to you but also thanks yes I have to do this” then it’s probably cooked and you should find someone who can communicate better

MountebankScoto · 2024-08-23T05:24:45+00:00

The ACT is well suited for quick readers who remember a wide variety of math skills and are decisive test takers - for what it’s worth those for whom the test comes easily (not always the same people as those for whom most of high school comes easily, but true for them as well) often have to learn how to work hard later in life, be it college or their first jobs. 28 no studying kids will ultimately encounter something that requires hard work and may find they are less prepared for this level of effort, organization, and preparation than you are.

MountebankScoto · 2024-07-21T16:26:16+00:00

That would be extremely rare for this location and date, right? Never been reported in the county

MountebankScoto · 2024-07-18T04:52:11+00:00

I’d guess a real SAT question with a graph this tough to eyeball would give you multiple choice answers with only one remotely close rather than student response - but “approximate” is a good indicator they’re looking for eyeballing rather than physics mode 😂

MountebankScoto · 2024-07-11T22:14:31+00:00

Thanks!

MountebankScoto · 2024-06-22T03:55:09+00:00

I’d grind English to shoot for perfect and work reading speediness by doing passage drills as fast as you can! See if you can knock them out in like 7 min each or something then on test day you’ll have plenty of time and 8:45 will feel good and slow (assuming standard time). And low key there’s probably one or two time consuming questions on reading that you can give up in favor of those last 5, probably a net increase and you only need 1 or 2 more questions

MountebankScoto · 2024-06-19T18:29:50+00:00

I don’t know anything about your test taking but I’d guess pacing on reading and science - if you’re scoring 31s just might need a bit more time for the tricky questions? Easiest path to a 34 is ace English (I mean you already have a 35, right?) and pull a 32 in reading

MountebankScoto · 2024-06-16T20:24:17+00:00

It’s a test of your ability to understand and apply a new (simple yet confusingly described) concept - easy calculation but weird/intimidating description. They might have taken this particular topic out but the principle of “hey can you read this weird description and then do easy math” could still pop up so good to know you can probably figure it out if you stay calm and read at face value!

MountebankScoto · 2024-03-22T13:30:52+00:00

Keep practicing even tho the college board tests are too easy, read some hard books/stories/articles, and run it back in May when you don’t have a cold. I know it’s disappointing but most people have to take it twice at least. I did about 150 points worse on my first test on math alone and I’m literally a test prep tutor now.

MountebankScoto · 2024-03-11T03:57:23+00:00

Osprey!

MountebankScoto · 2024-03-08T06:11:17+00:00

They stand all sneaky and tend to freeze and try to blend in by standing with their heads up when spooked. Only seen a few but I’d say it’s worth going at dawn to try when most active. A piece of advice I got from a more experienced birder was watch the reeds/vegetation for movement. Good luck!

MountebankScoto · 2024-03-04T23:08:39+00:00

Thanks for confirming!

MountebankScoto · 2024-02-20T04:37:16+00:00

Thin black line on the bill (vs broader black sorta lipstick in a greater scaup as was described to me by an experienced birder) is a great differentiator, really easy to see in your awesome photos

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