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