Bits that Begin with B

Todays tidbits are about bookmobiles, workarounds, and the Bobbitt Worm. Today's big bit is an interview with Gary Bletsch about birding around the world.

Today's tidbits are about ptarmigans, taking on new challenges, and Use Your Words by Jim McCoy. Today's big bit is a conversation with Katrina Fenton about butterflies.

Today's tidbits are about robins, brevity, and decoding what other people say. Today's big bit is a conversation with Amy Butler Greenfield about her book The Woman All Spies Fear .

Today's tidbits are about Vulture: the Secret Life of an Unloved Bird by Katie Fallon, opportunism, and Buffalo, New York. Today's big bit is a conversation with Katie Fallon about vultures.

Today's tidbits are about the American Bittern, Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation by Olivia Judson, and kindness. Today's big bit is an interview with Emily Tenreiro about beer in the restaurant business.

Today's tidbits are about retirement, waxwings, and "the Blue Jay bidet." Today's big bit is a conversation with Megan Hamilton about The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Today's tidbits are about The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, the Butler family, and getting stuff done. Today's big bit is a conversation with Mollee Brown about leading birdwatching tours.

Today's tidbits are about the Blue Jay, about The Summer Game by Roger Angell, and about shaking off failure. Today's big bit is about the epic 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Today's tidbits are about the Dovekie, doing the math on your bucket list, and the balaclava. Today's big bit is an interview with award-winning author Jacqueline Davies.

Today's tidbits: Competition, the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, and nine-ball in billiards. Today's Big Bit: A conversation with Tom Young about the World Series of Birding and the Super Bowl of Birding

Today's tidbits: the Northern Fulmar, Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe, and othering. Today's big bit: a conversation with Nicola Monteith about the city of Belfast

Today's tidbits: the Limpkin, Botswana, and making things groovy. Our big bit: a conversation with Elizabeth Christopher about the writers studio at Follow Your Art Community Studios in Melrose.

Today's tidbits: how to see that bird you've always wanted to see, reading that book you've always wanted to read, and the color blue. Today's big bit: alternatives to resolutions

Today's tidbits: the Snowy Owl, the Author Literary Quote clock, and drinking responsibly. Today's big bit: a conversation with Matt Smith about brewing and Wandering Soul beer.

Today's tidbits: baobab trees, Neil's book Lost Among the Birds, and opening up to others. Today's big bit: a conversation with former North American Big Year record holder Neil Hayward.

Today's tidbits: the Common Nighthawk, The World without Us by Alan Weisman, and understanding the right professional role for yourself. Todays big bit: a conversation with Laurie Halpin about bartending.

Today's tidbits: active listening, baseball playoffs, and Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. Today's big bit: owls

Today's tidbits: the Satin Bowerbird, thinking outside the box, and bowers in euchre. Today's big bit: a conversation with Anne Drowns about All Fours, by Miranda July.

In today's episode: Our Bird tidbit is about the European Bee-eater. Our Book tidbit is about The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Our Being Your Best tidbit is about community.  Our Big Bonus Bit is an interview with Irish-Estonian beekeeper Tim Reidy. #bees #community #suemonkkidd #beekeeper

In today's episode: Our Bonus tidbit is about the the trade deadline in baseball, and why to go easy on the Red Sox. Our Book tidbit is about Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland. Our Being Your Best tidbit is about listening to that inner voice, and staying out of trouble as Jim didn't do recently.  Our Big Bit on Birds is an interview with Levi Burford about hawkwatching. Should be good to go!

In today's episode: Our Being Your Best tidbit is about understanding your desires and indulgences, and how to deal with them Our Bird tidbit is about birding by general impression Our Book tidbit is about an old novelty book called Censored Mother Goose Rhymes Our Big Bonus Bit is an interview with Robin Peevey, owner of Buckalew's in Melrose, and how she decides what beers to sell

In today's episode: Our Being Your Best tidbit is about judging others Our Bird tidbit is about the Chimney Swift Our Bonus tidbit is about Bolivia Our Big Book Bit is an interview with local author Jane Gardner on her book The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar Order the book here: https://janepgardner.com/the-wreck-of-the-circus-ship-royal-tar-tragedy-in-penobscot-bay/

In today's episode: Our bonus tidbit is about Boston sports Our bird tidbit is about the Peach-faced Lovebird Our book tidbit is about The Last Place You Look Our big bit on being your best is about finding love

In today's episode: Our Bird tidbit is about the Northern Hawk Owl Our Book tidbit is on The Gray Man Our Being Your Best tidbit is about the magic word "No" Our Big Bonus Bit is about Billiards

In today's episode: Our Bird tidbit is about the Least Tern Our Being Your Best tidbit is about maintaining friendships Our Bonus tidbit is about bridge Our Big Bit on Books with Amy Conklin and Nancy Werlin is about our long-running book club and the good things we get out of it