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Tom Fowler's avatar

Similar story here, except it happened twice.

The birds must have been in the wreath on the door here, too, because I had it open for like 3 seconds to bring a box in both times.

Our dog is 75% Lab--my wife also did the DNA profile--and was absolutely useless. The first time, she barked a little and then ignored the bird. The second time, she didn't even get out of her bed. Thankfully, we have a one-story house, and I was able to shoo the birds outside with only a few minutes of hassle each time (once via the garage and the second out the back door).

Now, whenever we have a wreath on the front door, I open it just a crack at first, wait a second or two, and then swing it out all the way.

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Jeremy's avatar

Any "animal in house" story makes me immediately recall The Throwback Special, but I can't recall if you've mentioned it before. Certainly right up your alley, Keith. https://www.nationalbook.org/books/the-throwback-special/

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Mike's avatar

Swear it was going to end with it being a bat and not a bird

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Keith Law's avatar

this would not have been such a calm newsletter if it had been a bat

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Pat's avatar
Sep 13Edited

Hi Keith, I always enjoyed the Keith Law show, favorite episodes were Susana Hoffs and the San Francisco Giants bloggers. Wondering if you'll continue the show. All the best to you!

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Keith Law's avatar

yeah, the Athletic axed a whole bunch of podcasts without much warning. I do intend to resurrect the show but I need to find the right home. I do have some help on this, though.

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