Only a small percentage of beings get lucky enough to emerge from the small round escape pods wearing shells. The moment you notice you have one, this is how you know you are very cute. It is also how you can know you are very short. Sure, you will eventually “grow up”….at least by anContinueContinue reading “Day 270: Box Turtle Wants UP”
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Day 269: The Spookiest Cute Tortoise Nostrils
The large shell-less beings have some decidedly odd traditions. For instance, once per year, they all wake up one morning and go into what can only be called some type of collective identity crisis. No doubt frantic to conceal or otherwise remedy the ongoing lack of a shell (an essential accessory for both function andContinueContinue reading “Day 269: The Spookiest Cute Tortoise Nostrils”
Day 268: Cockatiel Commandeers Rice
One of the best reasons to choose life in an interspecies flock is to expand your palate. This requires a special skillset, however – the large featherless beings eat some pretty strange things! Eschewing fine edibles such as paper towels, wicker, grout and crown molding, they tend to go for softer, more pliable victuals….some ofContinueContinue reading “Day 268: Cockatiel Commandeers Rice”
Day 267: Those Box Turtle Toes
Walking around with a shell on your back is guaranteed to get you noticed. You can’t seem to go anywhere without somebody wanting to pick you up, check you out all over, shove their small rectangular flashing devices at you to pose for “selfies”….it just comes with the territory, so to speak. Even pulling allContinueContinue reading “Day 267: Those Box Turtle Toes”
Day 266: The Tortoise and the Compliments
When you choose to live in an interspecies flock, you will quickly start to notice key differences between you and some of your flock mates. Take compliments, for example. Your flock mates span the gamut in this department. While your large shell-less assistant becomes visibly uncomfortable upon presentation of the (admittedly rare) compliment, your small featheryContinueContinue reading “Day 266: The Tortoise and the Compliments”
Day 265: Pearl Cutts in “Wicker for Two”
In the avian world, no effort is to great to win the lady’s heart. For some feathered beings, the ladies are so selective it is a wonder there is anything at all to incubate once mating season concludes! Many manly manbirds have been forced to develop elaborate innovations in order to capture the attention ofContinueContinue reading “Day 265: Pearl Cutts in “Wicker for Two””
Day 264: Box Turtle Sees Stars
Contrary to popular belief, being born with a shell on your back does not automatically make you a homebody. Some beings with shells love to wander and roam and explore and see new interesting places. And then there is you, the three-toed Texas box turtle. You were born right here in Texas and Texas isContinueContinue reading “Day 264: Box Turtle Sees Stars”
Day 263: Little Tortoise Grows Up
Choosing one of the large shell-less beings to be your assistant guarantees you can have a lot of fun on a daily basis. For example, let’s say it gets very cold outside and your assistant gets busy setting up your indoor boudoir – complete with all your favorite snoozing accessories. Inside, you find your stinkyContinueContinue reading “Day 263: Little Tortoise Grows Up”
Day 262: The Cockatiel and the Small Chef
As everyone knows, beings with feathers are born with very sensitive palates. Not all featherless chefs are willing or able to master the rigorous culinary standards of such discerning diners. But those who make the effort are rewarded with rave five feather reviews. Some may even win themselves the coveted role of “Personal Small Chef”ContinueContinue reading “Day 262: The Cockatiel and the Small Chef”
Day 261: The Box Turtle Bower
As a box turtle, getting rescued has its perks. Three hots and a cot is just the start of it. You also get love and adoration, plus your own blog with hordes of slavishly devoted large shell-less fans who want nothing more than to start their day learning more about yours. But there is oneContinueContinue reading “Day 261: The Box Turtle Bower”
Love & Feathers & Shells 