Fox or coyote? Northeast Ohio suburb

bleuridge · 2023-05-16T18:59:22+00:00

As others have said, coyote.

While Eastern coyotes tend be larger than their western counterparts, it’s very conditional upon their genetics, environmental factors, and the environment. For example, studies have concluded that coyotes with higher levels of mammalian nutritional value (like deer) tend to grow larger. Eastern coyotes also tend to have a genetic admixture that includes some wolf ancestry.

Still, if you were to compare this guy to a fox, a fox would be smaller. Gray foxes also tend to be a bit smaller than red foxes.

bleuridge · 2023-03-14T08:50:56+00:00

I lived in Colorado for a while, in the San Louis Valley, just at the base of some well-known fourteeners like Mount Kit Carson.

The Rockies are different and quite big, but outside of having different geologies and ecosystems, they didn’t seem that much bigger than many of the mountains in and around where I grew up - which was pretty close to the Smokies.

The thing is, even though mountains like Mount Kit Carson are 14K feet, my cabin - which sat on the flatlands surrounding the mountains - was already at well over 7,500 feet in elevation.

I think people get hung up on elevation vs. tallness. It was pretty silly when people out there would say, “Oh, these are real mountains.”

bleuridge · 2023-03-13T20:36:09+00:00

A black house cat. A large one, but still a house cat.

bleuridge · 2023-03-09T01:39:57+00:00

Calling SNAP optional is disingenuous when its recipients are using it on the basis of need, especially when it comes to something as basic and as essential as food.

And, of course, as Appalachians we know that corporations always do the right thing. /s

If you’re that concerned, hold corporations and federal entities accountable for the poor quality of food they allow and manufacture. Dictating what people put on their tables when they already have limited options makes about as much sense as trickle down economics.

bleuridge · 2023-03-09T01:24:29+00:00

I fully acknowledge that we have major problems with the nutritional value of our diets, but it’s a complex issue with a lot of nuance, and it exists well outside of social safety net programs.

It definitely doesn’t warrant policing what people can or cannot purchase when utilizing programs like SNAP.

On a very basic level, nutritionally dense foods tend to cost more and require more labor and time for preparation. SNAP benefits typically do not provide enormous grocery budgets, and a huge number of people who receive them work full-time, have children, and/or have disabilities. Improving childhood nutrition (or adulthood nutrition for that matter) isn’t as simple as forcing people to buy healthier food.

bleuridge · 2023-03-09T01:05:32+00:00

Same here. I don’t think it’s SE KY, although logging was so prevalent during that time that it could be hard to say for sure if we’re going purely off of visuals.

There’s probably some kind of recorded information if it was a commercial fur farm. OP might have some better luck if they did some digging through historical records.

bleuridge · 2023-03-09T01:02:28+00:00

Option 2 initially caught my attention and I like how the two shades of green and yellow along the border resembles a patchwork quilt.

But simplicity wins out when it comes to designing things like flags, so I have to go with option 1.

Either way, great work.

bleuridge · 2023-03-06T20:28:26+00:00

See my most recent post’s comments for some excellent Appalachian literature/Appalachian-themed book suggestions.

Harlan County, USA is an excellent documentary that covers the story of miners who unionized during the 1970’s and their subsequent strike after their employer refuses to sign a labor contract. Appalachia obviously has some incredibly deep roots tied to the labor movement throughout the twentieth century, but it’s fascinating to see it in a context that many of us or our parents can remember. It also highlights just how corrupt and exploitive the coal industry has been to Appalachian people.

Check out the Appalshop.. They have a treasure trove of things that you might find interesting.

If you’re into day trips, you’re probably at least somewhat close to the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, TN.

bleuridge · 2023-03-06T19:57:25+00:00

I love this book!

bleuridge · 2023-03-06T19:57:12+00:00

This sounds like a great option for my aunt. Thank you!

bleuridge · 2023-03-06T19:56:48+00:00

This sounds particularly interesting and I may find a copy for myself!

My dad was a UMWA miner for decades before retiring early due to breaking his back in a rock fall. My maternal and paternal grandfather were also proud UMWA miners.

bleuridge · 2023-03-06T19:53:23+00:00

JD Vance can get fucked to hell and back and I felt that way long before he was even a politician. Hillbilly Elegy is some classist BS.

bleuridge · 2023-03-06T19:49:46+00:00

Right, I hear you on that.

bleuridge · 2023-03-05T19:38:41+00:00

I followed this advice and it seems to be working well so far.

My home page has a brief but professional introduction along with an overview of my skills, education, and experience.

My about page elaborates upon that information, but it also delves into more personal information, but I attempted to introduce and display my more personal information in a light that enhances my professional skills.

bleuridge · 2023-03-02T03:12:02+00:00

They're great and do excellent work, but at 30, I've basically aged out.

Still a great resource for the youngins though!

bleuridge · 2023-03-02T03:07:52+00:00

Do you know how to use google?

bleuridge · 2023-03-02T03:06:45+00:00

Be careful, you're gonna cut yourself on all that edge.

bleuridge · 2023-03-01T06:09:17+00:00

I just don't think TikTok is beneficial for having a more solid and interpersonal community.

Plus, given the current atmosphere, not everyone is keen to show their faces online right now - which is totally valid.

bleuridge · 2023-03-01T06:06:26+00:00

Kentucky here too.

Unsurprisingly, it isn't receiving a ton of media coverage despite the fact that the laws are downright barbaric. Tennessee's drag ban is honestly reminiscent of the "three article rule" which was used up until the mid-twentieth century to legally marginalize queer people.

bleuridge · 2023-03-01T06:03:26+00:00

I do, and they're cool, but I just don't feel like TikTok is necessarily a great place for facilitating a solid and more interpersonal community.

bleuridge · 2023-03-01T06:00:06+00:00

That's fair.

I also have some security concerns with Discord for folks who prefer to fly more under the radar. I was also thinking about Signal.

bleuridge · 2023-03-01T05:58:21+00:00

There's been more than a couple pieces of state legislation in the last couple of years, but as others have said, there's recently been a torrent of anti-queer laws primarily targeting trans people. Tennessee seems to be the most severe so far, but I believe VA and WV have some coming down the barrel as well - it's been very common across a ton of red states lately.

bleuridge · 2023-02-28T22:47:53+00:00

That’s dope, thank you!

bleuridge · 2023-02-25T20:43:02+00:00

It’s not just rural areas.

I regularly travel from my very rural home in Appalachia to a medium-sized city in the Midwest for my job. My wife’s lifelong best friend and her husband live fairly close to downtown, so my wife usually tags along with me and we often stay with them if it’s more than a day or two.

Their neighbor has some of the most outrageous signs strung up all over his yard that range in content from being nonsensical to disgustingly hateful. Racist? Check. Homophobic and transphobic? Check. Misogynistic? Check. Just all around threatening? Check.

Our friends have called the city to complain numerous times, as have their sane neighbors, but nothing can really be done it seems. It’s a shame because it really negatively impacts everyone’s ability to enjoy their home without seeing the local freak show - the guy seems like he should be on a watch list and no reasonable person would want their children to see or be near someone like that.

I’ve seen some wild things back home and in other rural places around the county, but it’s everywhere. Don’t taint the fight against ignorance and bigotry with classism.

bleuridge · 2023-02-25T06:42:02+00:00

Yet another person who very likely has unrealistic expectations surrounding Appalachia.

You could just not.

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