pickThis wasn‘t my favorite of Mary Roach‘s investigations into bizarre topics…but I‘m always pleased to be gifted a view into her brain. She‘s so funny & smart, & I‘d be delighted to invite her to share inappropriately grotesque facts around my dinner table.
Now, excuse me. A beloved English professor once taught me the definition of tappen: “the non-existent rectal plug of a hibernating bear,” & Roach wrote that they do exist. I must fact-check.
#Naturalitsy
A new series from BBC with Sir David Attenborough, can't wait. ❤️
https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/mammals
#naturalitsy #fridatnightshare here is my pic for nonfiction because I am currently reading it on my spring road trip. It is about what happens when animals pester humans from wild animal attacks to eating garbage and more. It includes non predators and species from all over the world and plants and how different countries have different policies. @Chrissyreadit @jenniferw88 @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie
Some beautiful art work in this book
#movelikewater
#solotravel
#readingontheroad
#Worldtravel
#water
#wildlife
so-soThe stories and ways people navigate the world of animal human conflict were interesting I just found the author's humor a bit off-putting. It seemed like she was determined to fit her interview subjects into sterotypical characters rather than real people.
so-soAudio was ok. Similar to short stories, I found some more interesting than others, but it was easier than I‘d have liked to become distracted when listening. Some of the ones I was able to keep a bit more focus on: mosquito (and maybe not one one would have thought an essay to be written on!), squid, wasp, coyote, raven, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, praying mantis. Cont in comments...
#BookReport
I didn't manage to finish anything this week but I did manage to make progress. I'm at least 50% in two of my three current reads.
#WeeklyForecast
My goal this week is to finish Fuzz because I need to be prepared to moderate the discussion at work at the end of the month. I also think TLtL is due in ten days so I need to get close to finishing that as well.
pickCrow Planet is an incredible reminder that humanity exists within the world alongside the wilderness rather than separate from it. A very interesting read that provides a realistic outlook on the state of nature around us.
#NaturalItsy #MidwinterSolace #Hygge
Today‘s #7DayHyggeChallenge prompt was “Savor a leisurely morning with breakfast in bed, candles & a book or craft.” Unfortunately, I had a blood draw appointment at 8 AM so there was no leisurely breakfast. But I did enjoy a leisurely bento lunch while working on my #Roll100 list (it‘s almost done) & reading my ebook. I also lingered at the library when I went to pick up my Enchantment hold & chatted with ⬇️
