Notes from the morning constitutional: 1. In today's "America's Birds Got Talent," the bluejays took first place with their sweet, flute-like notes. 2. PuppyFren™ and I have seen more chipmunks in the last week than we did all summer. 3. Butterflies must not be the only ones who love milkweed.

Yesterday, bread and butter pickles. Today, peach jam. I suppose I should put up some bunny jerky soon.

You made it through Monday. Affirmation scouted ahead to Tuesday, and while there is plenty of the usual discouraging bullshit, there is nothing you cannot handle. Onwards!

The pickles are done and the jars are thwppppping. Beddy-bye time. #SoTired

Things PuppyFren™ barked at during the morning constitutional: 1. School bus 2. Delivery truck 3. Flock of turkeys 4. Mean-mugging Great Danes 5. Pickup truck with trailer

As night rushes across the Coyote Continent, remember that no one lives forever. Cherish every day and welcome the opportunities it brings. Also remember that you have an excellent chance of outliving the Angry Orange Grandpa by many years. Think of how great that will be.

As Sunday draws to a close, Affirmation Coyote wants those dreading the return to work tomorrow to remember you've gotten through every Monday so far. You've got this.

STUDBUDZ!!!!!!!!!!!

Bittersweet news: Chris has slipped this mortal coil, but he's in heaven now.

Notes from the afternoon constitutional: 1. The double rainbow was beautiful. 2. A squirrel beaned me on the paw with a black walnut. Sleep with one eye open, buddy. This means war.

NATISHA HIEDEMAN FOR SIXTH WOMAN OF THE YEAR!

There are three certain things in this life: death, taxes, and horsesh*t officiating in the WNBA.

'Sup.

Encountering a possum on the late night constitutional is always a thrill for PuppyFren™.

Happy Gotchaversary to my best doggo pal and favorite snuggle buddy, PuppyFren™. 🎂🎂🎂

Launch WNBA refs into the sun.

Jordin Canada is putting on a CLINIC. #WNBA

Hear me out: An all-bird remake of West Side Story, where the Jets are turkeys and the Sharks are Canada geese.

We all live in a . . .

“Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are a bourbon biscuit.” Happy Frida Kahlo's birthday to all who celebrate.

Raindrops just look better on certain leaves.

It's a shame I gave Jeeves and Cook the day off. I need a paw rub.

I herd it's National Bison Month. Celebrate responsibly.

In other news: WNBA referees still suck.

Jason Isbell on Austin City Limits is the balm my soul needs right now.

Dogs are okay. It's the humans who should stay away.

Notes from the morning constitutional: 1. A meeting of the Council of Neighborhood Squirrels--with roughly eight in attendance--erupted in chaos. I am happy to report that Black Squirrel prevailed. 2. Turkey Hen has been spotted with a rafter of chicks. Glad I restrained Puppy Fren™ last week.

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Delayed notes from the morning constitutional: 1. Photograph redbuds while ye may. 2. Our rhododendron has been hosting hundreds of pollinators. That's the buzz for today.

Notes from the evening constitutional: 1. Puppy Fren™ and I went to the doggo park. Nobody there was fun except us. 2. We saw an eagle, lots of red-winged blackbirds, mallards, and Canada geese. 3. I picked up a wood tick and now my skin won't stop crawling.

Talk about your missed opportunities.

Notes from the morning constitutional: 1. The red-bellied woodpeckers were singing up a storm. Not clear why. 2. Spotted the first goldfinches of the spring. 3. Puppy Fren™ wanted to accost a pair of mallards. I did not allow it.

But you never call me anymore, Bob. racketmn.com/bob-mould-wh...

R.I.P., Jim Brandenburg. You opened many eyes to the beauty of this state by showing it through your lens. 💔

"Last Kiss." Even the Pearl Jam cover sucks.

Notes from the morning constitutional: Puppy Fren™ has finally figured out that my paw injury renders me incapable of catching him. I fear for the future.

Prepare yourself for this year's Peeps reviews.

This is one brilliant doggo.

Please unredact. I need to know where to go for the human knuckle bones.

Does anyone else hear a mashup with Billy Bragg's "Sexuality" around line 3 of the Minnesota Rouser? No? Just me?

I am consoling myself about today's loss with the thought that the Gopher women will take their revenge during the Frozen Four. #SkiUMah #GoGophers

Notes from the bedtime constitutional: It is raining, and this being Edina, someone left the cake out in the rain.

That Lacrimosa was gorgeous.

Holy cannoli. Throw a coat over your jammies and step outside. The sky is ***spectacular*** tonight. All the hitmakers are out: Sirius, Mars, Capella, Procyon, Jupiter, Betelgeuse.... And if you don't have an astronomy app on your phone, I recommend Sky Map.

Report from the morning constitutional: 1. Watched a pair of downy woodpeckers work on a telephone pole. 2. Listened to -- and briefly glimpsed -- a red-bellied woodpecker. 3. Puppy Fren™ was not impressed.

Does anyone know who is paying the WCHA refs to make bad calls against the Gophers? #StillIrked

1. Tumbled out of bed 2. Stumbled to the kitchen 3. Poured myself a cup of ambition 4. Yawned and stretched and tried to come to life 5. Jumped in the shower and the blood started pumpin'

Think of it as a vote for cake. You like cake, don't you?

Cheering for Edina is fine, actually.

"I hear the expression 'eats like a bird' - it, it's really a fals-fals-fals-falsity. Because birds really eat a tremendous lot. But I, I don't really know anything about birds. My hobby is stuffing things. You know - taxidermy."