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Friday, July 12, 2019

A Nest Constructing Weekly Link Round-Up




Humans aren't the only ones on the planet who are trying to reuse and recycle. Denis found proof of that the other day. Well, perhaps he found proof of an attempt to upcycle. Too bad it all went wrong.

I used to hang a wire suet basket filled with yarn scraps out on one of our shepherd's hooks. I read somewhere that birds would appreciate the nesting material. Today I read that it wasn't a good idea, that baby birds could actually strangle themselves on the yarn, so the basket is gone.

But take a look at what some young nest builder tried to construct! The softest yarn was chosen in a color that wouldn't call attention to the nest. I can also see fresh grass stems in there which definitely didn't come from our property, which is desert landscaped. This bird wanted a soft, cushy, fashionable-looking nest for its babies. It's too bad that the bird was a novice. Not only was the yarn lumped in one spot instead of being woven throughout, but it also wasn't attached firmly enough to the tree to withstand the wind gusts that ripped this one loose and threw it to the ground. I do have to admit that I'm chuffed that a bird wanted my contributions as a part of its nursery.

But the world turns, pool time beckons, and I'd better check that link corral before I jump in cool water. Head 'em up! Moooooove 'em out!



►Books & Other Interesting Tidbits◄

►Channeling My Inner Indiana Jones◄

►Channeling My Inner Elly Mae Clampett◄


►The Happy Wanderer◄
  • Naples, Italy has its first book hotel where you can sleep in a suite surrounded by books.
  • Dutch artists painted a giant bookcase on an apartment building featuring the residents' favorite books.


►Fascinating Folk◄


►I ♥ Lists◄



That's all for this week! Don't forget to stop by next Friday when I'll be sharing a freshly selected batch of links for your surfing pleasure.

Have a great weekend, and read something fabulous!




14 comments:

  1. I think that's an ingenious idea to use those yarn scraps for a nest, Cathy. I can see how it could be dangerous for the birds, but...points for ingenuity! Now, I'm off to read up on those court records. Sounds like they've got great stories to tell...

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  2. I love these lists, my favorites are Elly Mae Clampett, The Happy Wanderer, and Fascinating Folks

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  3. Really? Lists of lots of new mysteries, thrillers, psychological suspense? Just as I have figured out my reading for the summer, I see these lists and now what do I do. Such a problem. Guess I can't do anything but read in my a/c. Depends on what the library has, but geez -- what's a woman reader to do?

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    1. Do not stress and enjoy the embarrassment of riches.

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  4. And I just finished Denise Mina's good and rage-filled, "Conviction." A lot going on there. V.I. Warshawski meets the Me Too movement head on with a traveling companion with a mission.

    And just began the very well-done "Big Sky," by Kate Atkinson. Am torn between savoring it or racing through it.

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  5. I'm savoring it. Kate Atkinson really does a good job with "Big Sky." Too many good sentences to enjoy, so can't race through it. I don't know if it's just me, but I think it's her best of the Jackson Brody series.

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  6. However, I can feel coming on what the legendary Bernadette called, "post-good-book slump."

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    1. I've been so lucky in so many ways in my life. One is them is never suffering from post-good-book slump. Reading a fantastic book always encourages me to find another to enjoy. I know. I'm weird.

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  7. I, too, look for another excellent book. But often, I find what turns out to be a mediocre one.

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    1. One excellent book following on the heels of another seldom happens to me, but it has happened. Fortunately, I rarely pick up a book that I end up wanting to throw against the wall, so I'm never discouraged.

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