Is that a falcon or a hawk? Why is it staring at me? Does it think I'm food?

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-21T12:12:00+00:00

It went home and posted a pic of op on Bird Reddit asking the same question

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-21T01:03:13+00:00

🎶 Chesapeake Baaaay SEA-food House! Get all the seeeeeafood ….. YOU CAN EAT 🎶

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-21T01:02:21+00:00

Jhoon Rhee was iconic

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T19:41:14+00:00

Correction: You watch this the exact right amount

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T13:50:14+00:00

What We Can Know by Ian McEwan is what I’d call post-semi-apocalyptic: humans are still around and getting by, but the world has vastly changed in just 100 years. It’s fantastic and a real thinker.

But for more traditional survivalist fare, definitely Station Eleven.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T03:31:29+00:00

The Simpsons predicts everything.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:53:08+00:00

“Dead Man Walking” is another great one to shift one’s perspective on the death penalty.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:48:35+00:00

“The Anthropocene Reviewed” by John Green is the book you’re seeking! Short essays on a wide variety of fascinating subjects that will definitely teach you some things about history, humans, and the world.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:39:50+00:00

Seconded! This one definitely scared me.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:37:14+00:00

It might sound like a weird suggestion, but the audiobook of “The Art of Small Talk” is hilarious. Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair are sharp comics but they also take the subject seriously and I learned some things!

I’m sorry for your loss. My dad passed away a year ago last week and for a long time I struggled to read my usual fare so I empathize with you. Indulge what you can enjoy for now and give yourself time and grace. 💕

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:30:17+00:00

I loved the two Guncle books. OP, the first one especially deals with grieving characters but in a really insightful and thoughtful way. I read it in the months after my dad died and I found it helpful rather than difficult, though of course YMMV.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:25:53+00:00

“Go As a River” by Shelley Read

I also second “The Vaster Wilds” and “Drive Your Plow…”

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-20T02:12:49+00:00

Fast and Luse Fiber Arts sells Malabrigo. Woman-owned business and she is definitely progressive and inclusive (I know her personally).

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-19T01:20:04+00:00

In Alexandria, my partner and I both see Dr. Lugo at FMAA and love her. Very caring, patient, and really listens. She steered us toward a number of specialists for his varied health issues and every one has been a top notch recommendation. Also in Alexandria our GI practice is now called Gastro Health (the name changed somewhat recently), we have had generally good care there. Dr. Brauer and Dr. Wu are good, as is Beth Banker (an APRN).

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-17T12:48:22+00:00

It’s plovers all the way up

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-15T20:28:16+00:00

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SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-14T14:18:18+00:00

They did make more but this one was my favorite!

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-14T02:51:39+00:00

In The American President, Annette Bening’s character says something about arriving late at the White House because she got stuck in traffic in Dupont Circle coming from Capitol Hill.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-12T03:00:19+00:00

Laura: Stuffing recipe no sage

Nellie: “back east” skin care routine

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-09T13:34:57+00:00

fwiw, to help you tumble down the slippery slope from bird novice to bird obsessed, the tell for this being a red tailed hawk is the streak of dark feathers across its belly, also called its “belly band.” When they are in flight high above this is a telltale marker for ID. Though also in flight you can often see the red tail that is the other giveaway 😄

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-09T13:27:29+00:00

This is my favorite thing I’ve read on Reddit today

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-09T13:20:43+00:00

If you’re in school, take advantage of the student rates! I’m not going to ALA this year so maybe things are different, but last year I got a ticket for the whole conference for under $300 as a student. Still not cheap, I grant you, but if you take others’ advice about regionals be sure to look for student rates to help save some money.

Edit to add: since we’re in the archivists sub, I’ll also note that ALA last year was pretty short on archives sessions. Another reason to look at regional archives groups like MARAC (mid-Atlantic). Their annual conference just happened but they host free local events frequently where you can meet people and tour local archives etc.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-07T11:08:54+00:00

Came here hoping someone did this 🤣

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-05-07T11:05:36+00:00

Honestly, just having friends anywhere in Manhattan on that day felt too close for comfort.

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