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Father, Husband, Christian. avid reader, gardener and traveler. I don't do chat, I speak face to face. Old school. I am not here for the politics.

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kinperry.bsky.social @kinperry.bsky.social · 4h

#MLB+ #Phillies

The Phillies actually outscored the Dodgers in the series 15-13.
They lost 3 close games when these 4 stars failed them.

kinperry.bsky.social @kinperry.bsky.social · 5h

www.batcon.org/acoustic-ove...

Acoustic Overload: How Noise Pollution Impacts Bats

Turn down for what? For bats, with their sensitive hearing and reliance on sound to find food and get around using echolocation, unnecessary or unfamiliar noises can cause extra problems.

www.batcon.org

kinperry.bsky.social @kinperry.bsky.social · 5h

#booksky #Birds!

This is some of the best English prose of our time… Engrossing and uplifting” (The Spectator)
With literary and philosophical insights, Adam Nicolson reflects on how birds sing, breed, migrate, and more, documenting his own efforts to build an environment that’s friendly to them.

kinperry.bsky.social @kinperry.bsky.social · 5h

#booksky

The definitive biography of a beloved comedian
A heartwarming tribute to an entertainer remembered as much for his warmth and generosity as his talent

With interview excerpts from Tom Hanks, Catherine O’Hara, Chevy Chase, and more.

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kinperry.bsky.social @kinperry.bsky.social · 5h

Very good! You are right about where I am, (93/100)
Now treat yourself to a 1,100 page book like "The Power Broker" to "take a break" and slow yourself down for next year!

kinperry.bsky.social @kinperry.bsky.social · 5h

#booksky Priscilla Presley chronicles her journey of leaving the King of Rock — and finding a life that was all her own.

Touches on raising her children, transforming Graceland into an international destination, weathering family losses, and more