Books, birds, TV and conventions

Saw this big bad bird outside in the tree today. Had to be 18" tall, if not more. They grow big here due to all the bunnies and squirrels they're always picking off.



And it looked fat, too, but I'm sure part of that is fluffed-up feathers because of the cold, but it's also a big bird...

Meanwhile, I am watching the Superbowl because I'm not sure if anything else is on and I'm on the computer and I just look up for the ads. I have no idea who is winning the game but I should pay attention so I don't seem stupid when I go to work tomorrow ;) So far the ads are very uneven. A few fun ones, but mostly unmemorable. I mean, would it kill them to use a cute squirrel or other rodent in an ad?


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