10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Arriving in North America around the time of Columbus, they have become “one of the most successful invasive species on earth.”. In any event, “Cat Wars” is valuable in that it calls to attention a huge problem (set of problems, really) of which many people have, hitherto, been unaware — or ignored.

Feral Cats 262

Feral Cats Cats Tnr Feral 262

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

According to some sources, when the so-called Pilgrims settled in for the First Thanksgiving Dinner with the local Native Americans, in 1620, they dined on Turkey, and this Turkey came from the Old World, from stock that was originally brought to Spain by Columbus. Which would be weird.

Turkey 207

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 207

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2018

So, I looked for a beer with which to commemorate either of these more momentous events – perhaps a beer made from 700,000 varieties of hops (not yet, but I’m sure it’s coming!) Wherever you drink it, Surf Wax is a great IPA in the West Coast vein, made with four popular varieties of hops: Mosaic, Centennial, Citra, and Columbus.

India 100

India North Carolina Columbus New York 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Why would I not be wholeheartedly gung-ho about going to what is unanimously and resoundingly considered an excellent, fun, exciting, star-studded, bird-filled, and magnificent event? PRO – The American Federation of Labor was founded in Columbus, Ohio in December of 1886. One little four-letter word.

Ohio 185

Ohio Cleveland United States Stud 185