Autumnal Russet

Crisped Leaves And Kissed Flowers

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Capy Tube
November 30, 2025

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These are some of the fake names I’ve invented, and used, when ordering food at a self-service touchscreen. It’s a silly, harmless way to inject whimsey and fun into an otherwise mundane and soulless task.

Autumnal Russet. The perfect sleek, mysterious name. A protagonist’s name.

The dashing operative in a Cold War spy thriller. The elegant, melancholic heroine of a gothic romance.

The tragic lead in an Annie Proulx story…

But Autumnal Russet is also the color of this Capybara. And, it’s the perfect name for such a poised and noble creature.

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How To Say “Hummingbird” In Portuguese

All the best parties have hummingbird feeders at them.

And while out the other day, I spotted this tiny speedster circling for its daily dose of granulated sugar water.

If you ever find yourself in Brazil and in desperate need to tell the people around you that there’s a hummingbird nearby, here’s the Portuguese word you can use: "Beija-flor."

In Brazil, “hummingbird” literally translates to “flower kisser.”

A whimsical name for a whimsical bird.

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