Author Archives: Shannon Cutts

Sometimes when kids go to an amusement park, they really enjoy those jumpy things full of balls. As it turns out, the featherless kids aren’t the only ones who enjoy these fun toys.

The Movie: “Pearl Subdues the Straws” Plot Synopsis: In this helpful how-to video, Pearl demonstrates how to get the most fun out of playing with bendy straws…..or, more specifically, the chewy and flexible plastic bag that the straws came in!   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Each New Year’s Day, the large featherless beings like to host rich brunches and then later set off those noisy devices that scare the feathers right off you. You prefer to celebrate by reflecting on prettiness. This is clearly the best way to celebrate anything anyway. Happiest New Year’s Day to you from Pearl (andContinueContinue reading “Day 78: Happiest New Year!”

Pearl’s mommy (aka the large featherless being) here. Poised on the brink of (yet another) New Year, I just have to take this chance to say it. There are some moments in nearly every day when I look over and see a small parrot preening nearby on his perch. And I think, “OMG – there’sContinueContinue reading “Day 77: Miracle!”

The Movie: “Self-Admiration Society Meeting” Plot Synopsis: The founder and chairman of the Self-Admiration Society calls the first meeting to order (with a little help from an enthusiastic new member).   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Noodles are soft. They are hollow. They are light and can gain altitude quickly. Clearly, they are made for flinging…..or they could be, if the large featherless diners had a real vision for what they’re missing. This (of course) provides a great “teachable moment” as well as a chance to easily entertain the other diners.ContinueContinue reading “Day 76: Noodles”

The Movie: “Pearl Goes Organic” Plot Synopsis: In this compelling documentary, an adventurous feathery film producer makes his own case for the merits of organic cheese popcorn from Whole Foods Market.   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Five Star Service” Plot Synopsis: A certain feathery celebrity insists upon (and receives) the highest grade of customer service at his favorite (albeit noisy) gourmet restaurant. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts  

The theory of “social connectedness” proves how influential one’s closest flock mates can be. Everything from personal style to dining habits can be altered when two beings spend copious quantities of time together. Say, for instance, that one being (one who doesn’t have feathers) starts eating a new dish called “fish.” Usually that will meanContinueContinue reading “Day 75: Fish!”

There is a strategy to enjoying celebrations. Basically, you want to make sure you are at the center of everything. Whether it is wrapping presents for others, meeting new guests, selecting your gifts, or just chilling with “the Fam,” the more attention is focused on you, the more fun you will have. Author: Shannon CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 74: Celebrations”