Bits that Begin with B

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: the Northern Mockingbird, communication, and backgammon.Today's big bit is a conversation with two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles.

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 themOur Bird tidbit is about birding by general impressionOur Book tidbit is about an old novelty book called Censored Mother Goose RhymesOur 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 othersOur Bird tidbit is about the Chimney SwiftOur Bonus tidbit is about BoliviaOur Big Book Bit is an interview with local author Jane Gardner on her book The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal TarOrder 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 sportsOur bird tidbit is about the Peach-faced LovebirdOur book tidbit is about The Last Place You LookOur big bit on being your best is about finding love

In today's episode:Our Bird tidbit is about the Northern Hawk OwlOur Book tidbit is on The Gray ManOur 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 TernOur Being Your Best tidbit is about maintaining friendshipsOur Bonus tidbit is about bridgeOur 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

In today's episode:Our bird tidbit is about the Pileated WoodpeckerOur book tidbit is on the book Good Enough to Dream, by Roger KahnOur Being Your Best tidbit is about chasing your dreamsOur Big Bit on Baseball is about being good enough to dream, with Ken Circeo

Today's tidbits: a book called Traffic by Tom Vanderbilt, the magic word "Yes," and Boothbay Harbor, Maine.Our Big Bit is about a magnificent bird called the Steller's Sea Eagle that appeared in New England.

In today's episode:Our Book tidbit is a recommendation: Margo's Got Money Troubles, by Rufi Thorpe.Our Being Your Best tidbit is about letting people be who they are.Our Bird tidbit is about the Barred Owl.Our Big Bit is about bourbon, in a telephone interview with Jim's old friend Chip Ruble, Kentucky resident and bourbon aficionado.

In today's episode:Our Bird tidbit is about the Barn Swallow.Our Bonus B tidbit is about bracketology.Our Book tidbit is a recommendation for the book Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke.Our Big Bit is about following Duke's advice and thinking in bets.

In today's episode:Our Bonus B is a fun fact about Deb's name.Our Birding tidbit is about the Woodcock.Our Being Your Best tidbit is about articulating who you are.Our Big Bit is an interview with award-winning author (and wife) Nancy Werlin, who will tell us about the life of a writer.

Where Bits that Begin with B begins! Today's tidbits: Why Broadcasting?, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, and mastering your circumstances.Today's Big Bit: Why do People Bird?The social (and anti-social) possibilities of birding.References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabine's_gullhttps://nhaudubon.org/lands/sanctuaries/pondicherry-wildlife-sanctuary/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-backed_woodpecker(Woodman Pond Birds) https://ebird.org/hotspot/L227544 (Snow Goose) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snow_Goose/id (Northern Lapwing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_lapwing Merlin app for bird identification, including auditory! https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/Audubon Society https://www.audubon.org/Thanks to Melrose Massachusetts Television!!https://mmtv3.org/