One of the things I most look forward to on the first day of each month is the release of the new episode of the “As the Season Turns” podcast. This first day of August 2025 continued in that delightful as well as delightfully regular event.
One of the true joys of both reading and bird study is the practice of simply doing it for unapologetic personal pleasure. In the world of books, the trend toward “utilitarian books,” those intended to impart to the reader some great secret that will improve their business, romantic life, or cholesterol levels has largely displaced […]