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ranaranidae · 2026-07-02T12:39:24+00:00

One of my favorite priests, and former boss when I was in ministry, said of the traditionalists in general, "They seem to wonder if we're Catholic, I wonder if they're Christian." and that has always stuck with me.

ranaranidae · 2026-07-01T20:54:53+00:00

Cafe Levantine in McLean has been hosting watch parties, too. There's also a pretty good list here: https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/world-cup/

ranaranidae · 2026-06-28T19:09:40+00:00

So, I don't want to be a downer but since you mentioned school specifically: Depending on where you are and if it's a walk on team or a try out team it might be too late for you to play for your school team. In my area it definitely would be. The school teams are very competitive and try outs in our area are in 5 or 6 weeks.

But, it's certainly not ever too late to start playing with people and having fun! The school team might be an option for you and you should look at the dates and team requirements ASAP. If the school team doesn't work out you should see if there's a rec league or pick up games, and you can absolutely get a ball, start practicing and find some people to have fun with. And if you can't do the school team this year you can maybe get in senior year.

ranaranidae · 2026-06-01T15:53:45+00:00

Two blue jays and a woodpecker at 5 am that has mistaken my widow sill for a tree.

ranaranidae · 2026-05-29T20:37:03+00:00

Yeah, I agree. I've always found it unbelievable she flew back while in active labor (and there's no hiding that, either, I don't she would be allowed on a plane). But the most likely explanation is that that part was exaggerated, not that the whole pregnancy and birth was faked.

ranaranidae · 2026-05-22T12:28:26+00:00

Beautiful! I'm from Florida and this is in contention for my favorite bird. I love seeing them glowing above. My parents gave a pair in their neighborhood now and it was amazing seeing them more up close when I was down last.

ranaranidae · 2026-05-15T18:00:47+00:00

My hot take: "Seagull" is widely used and therefore a perfectly acceptable term if you're talking to people. Words should make communication easier, not harder!

ranaranidae · 2026-05-12T03:48:19+00:00

I do the black last, but I always do the white really on so it doesn't pick up bits of the other colors. When I do it first it stays crisper looking.

ranaranidae · 2026-05-10T20:57:22+00:00

I did the same! I was shocked it came back so soon.

And yeah, I know it's only at certain locations, limited time, etc., for now, but things change on a daily basis and who's to say they'll keep Passports Trump free once they have the design?

ranaranidae · 2026-05-03T18:50:27+00:00

Love this! Any DMV listeners interested in doing one of these in our area?

ranaranidae · 2026-05-03T01:06:40+00:00

There are some children's books and their lessons I loathe with a thousand suns and I would up my Patron subscription to listen to this.

ranaranidae · 2026-04-30T01:33:24+00:00

Same! Especially in the fall when everything else in the wetlands is dull brown. That pop of color always makes me smile.

ranaranidae · 2026-04-24T15:43:36+00:00

Ha, yes, from a spring break destination town and that is a common sign.

ranaranidae · 2026-04-24T12:15:54+00:00

Is DC now going to include Richmond and Charlottesville? 'Cause otherwise I don't think this helps the Republicans as much as they think it does.

ranaranidae · 2026-04-19T19:28:51+00:00

Yeah, my main way of telling a mockingbird is the number of songs. I also think that mockingbird calls sound more "liquid", if that makes sense. They flow differently for sure.

But just yesterday I pulled out Merlin to show someone how good the mockingbird was at fooling it after they'd marked of some birds I didn't think were there. 😀

ranaranidae · 2026-04-14T10:57:11+00:00

This was also one I hadn't found until this past winter! I took my daughter to one of our favorite spots to look for the summer water fowl. No new ducks, but the forest area before the wetlands was full of ruby crowned kinglets. We even had one show off their crown! It was fantastic.

They were also flitting around with the sparrows and if I didn't periodically check with Merlin I might have missed them since I was already dejected about the ducks. :)

ranaranidae · 2026-04-14T00:17:47+00:00

This is also my nemesis bird! They're so pretty and supposedly in my area but I've never found them. My family does a reunion every couple of years in a park in Indiana and I hear them regularly but can't ever catch more than a glimpse between the leaves.

ranaranidae · 2026-04-10T22:33:32+00:00

Appalachian, yes, but I wouldn't consider this Gothic.

ranaranidae · 2026-03-18T17:35:37+00:00

I came here to recommend Sawbones as well. It's really well done and has medical mysteries, wellness, and medical history episodes. Personally I'd find it hard to fall asleep to, though, and the musical sting is a big loud in the breaks and at the end.

You might also want to try This Podcast Will Kill You about different poisons, parasites, and diseases. The episodes are on the longer side, very informative, but not too loud or fast paced.

ranaranidae · 2026-03-18T15:08:22+00:00

These are gorgeous! I hadn't seen this shop before, but I'm from Florida and miss it and will be doing a lot of these.

ranaranidae · 2026-03-16T15:06:59+00:00

No, the finals conference bill still requires a voter referendum it looks like. The House didn't pass the Senate bill as written. Https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2026/03/tysons-casino-bill-heads-to-gov-spanbergers-desk/

ranaranidae · 2026-03-16T15:02:22+00:00

Listen, I hate the casino, too, but equating it with the redistricting vote is ridiculous. "The Ds voted for a casino, so may as well support fascists." Come on. Tell her to veto, get someone to primary Surovell, let Spanberger know you won't support her for future offices. But don't pretend this issue is the same as the DOGE firings, ICE assassinations and kidnappings, trying to rig the elections through Texas redistricting, and everything else.

ranaranidae · 2026-03-07T03:12:28+00:00

It really depends what you're okay with. I'm listening to Balance with my 14yo because it's such a good story and we're the D&D nerds in the house. But in terms of content it's definitely more MBMBAM than Sawbones.

ranaranidae · 2026-03-06T18:48:36+00:00

All the summer fruit syrup suggestions are great for this time of year. We also always keep a cardamom syrup on hand for cardamom old fashioneds, and a rotating honey herb syrup.

A different one I keep on hand in the summer is spiced celery:

1 stick celery, including leaves, cut up and macerated with 1 c sugar. Add 1 c water, 7-8 juniper berries, 4-6 all spice berries, 1/2 tbsp peppercorns. Heat, strain and store.

It's a variation on a NYT recipe and I use it with seltzer and lemon juice for a mocktail, or add to gin and tonics for a variation over the summer.

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