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The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching

Illustration of a bird flying.
  • a blast of a bash

    My housemates and I hosted a 4th of July party last Monday with 15 or so friends. We played badminton and it was delightful. I’m the type of hostess who feels responsible for feeding everyone and making sure every detail is perfect. As you can imagine, this approach can be both stressful and costly. This…

    July 11, 2011
  • a summer classic

    Confession: I’m really struggling with the don’t-buy-clothes rule. I didn’t realize I’m so interested in clothing, but Decatur has the cutest boutiques. I walk past them every day and read about them, too. They’re hard to resist. But I am resisting. One thing that’s pulling me through is a Scoutmob coupon for one of my…

    July 8, 2011
  • why I lurve the USA

    1. Watermelon. This heavenly fruit is entrenched in my upbringing. It is the one food I cannot live without. 2. Cultural diversity. 3. Smoke-free restaurants. 4. HOPE. (Ok, Obama.)   5. Freedom to travel. (An American passport, or confirmation of American citizenship, is more coveted than I can ever fully realize.) 6. Emphasis on independence…

    July 4, 2011
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