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Anyone into birds? Enough so that you'd design your backyard for the sake of attracting and making a more comfortable existence for the creatures?
I've taken on a magazine article about just that, but I really don't know much about birds at all. Except that I'd rather listen to them than city noises. Even at 6 a.m. on a Saturday. So, let the research begin.
On another note, I'm tasked with finding Vegas-esque music to compile on a CD. Our M.O.M.s group is hosting the Midwestern conference in the spring and the theme is all about Vegas - showgirls and the likes - not so much a gambling focus. As part of the teaser mailer going out in December, we plan to toss in a checklist of roadtrip necessities (e.g. movie-star shades, foo foo slippers, etc.), including a CD to get in the mood.
Any ideas you have to share are VERY welcome. I'm afraid that my pregnancy brain is making my creativity a little low these days.
Happy weekend! Enjoy the fall colors while you still can - this might be your last chance for the season!
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Jo and Steve Blanich of Deerwood are the perfect birders for your story, although we've done a story on them and maybe others have too. I don't know what magazine you're writing it for. If it's statewide, they'd be a fit. Their backyard for birds is as busy as a buffet line at a Las Vegas casino...very nice people, too. They travel around the country to find birds they've never seen before. And I know they've got friends across the state and beyond who are avid birders, too. If anything they might be a good resource for you? Good luck. :)
My favorite Elvis songs are very Vegas, baby...
"Suspicious Minds" and "A Little Less Conversation."
I noticed "Las Vegas" the TV show has a soundtrack..."Ladies Night" by Kool and the Gang is on that, although it's a remix...might be a good one for the MOM's group. :) Sounds like fun!
Aren't I just full of information?? :)
Take care!
Thanks, Jodie! I'll act upon your suggestion. The article is for MN-based Lake and Home, so I definitely need lake-people for resources.
I wish we had some trees in our yard and then we'd have some birds, but maybe in 10 years. Sounds like an interesting story!
Vegas CD...You also need some Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton or Tony Bennett on the "Vegas" CD. They always make me think of Vegas when I hear them. There's that song by Faith Hill about going to Vegas, but that might be too literal as I think it's about eloping to Vegas. Sounds like fun...would you maybe have some time next week for lunch? Let me know!
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