Most kiddos like to play a good, rousing game of hide n’ seek from time to time. Feathered kids areContinue reading “Now You See Me….”
Category Archives: Pearl the Cockatiel
The Parrot Who Owns Me
Before I happened to notice a tiny reference to a book called “The Parrot Who Owns Me” in one ofContinue reading “The Parrot Who Owns Me”
The Quality Control Expert
Because my mom’s kitchen so frequently produces delicacies that my avian eagerly anticipates, every so often a spontaneous quality controlContinue reading “The Quality Control Expert”
Wesley the Owl
A couple of years ago I traveled to Washington, D.C. My mission? To join my colleagues for “Lobby Day”, anContinue reading “Wesley the Owl”
Things That Make Me Happy :-)
Today’s gratefuls are about things that make me happy. 🙂 Happiness is…. A warm bird (if that warm bird hasContinue reading “Things That Make Me Happy :-)”
Mutual Admiration Society
There is such a thing as lifelong love at first sight. I have proof, too. On these occasions, I amContinue reading “Mutual Admiration Society”
Rio
“Rio” is the movie I run – not walk – to whenever either Pearl or I is having a badContinue reading “Rio”
What’s Yours is Mine
Pearl has a very egalitarian view of the world. What’s his is his. And what’s mine is his. In fact,Continue reading “What’s Yours is Mine”
Alex & Me
When Dr. Irene Pepperberg first started out to research avian intelligence, she never dreamed that along the way, she mightContinue reading “Alex & Me”
Introduction: Books & Flicks with Wings
One of the (many) lovely things about recovering from any serious health issue – such as an eating disorder, forContinue reading “Introduction: Books & Flicks with Wings”
(Im)patience is a Virtue
Or at least it is in a bird’s world. If you have a pet you probably already appreciate the peculiarContinue reading “(Im)patience is a Virtue”
The World Famous Neck Scratch Technique
When people first witness what I am about to show you, they are alternately amazed or concerned. Were it notContinue reading “The World Famous Neck Scratch Technique”
What Peanuts?
I am always surprised at the appreciation my little gal has for new culinary adventures. The other day, my momContinue reading “What Peanuts?”
Escape to Waffle Mountain
Just in case I haven’t yet emphasized with sufficient clarity how much my little gal loves waffles, this should clearContinue reading “Escape to Waffle Mountain”
What a Bird and a Gourd Have in Common
In addition to bird jewelry, bird watching, and, well, birds, I also love bird art. Because I have spent theContinue reading “What a Bird and a Gourd Have in Common”
The Case of the Mysterious Escaping Feathers
Every few months or so, Pearl does something called “molting”. It starts gradually….a feather here, another feather there. Then aContinue reading “The Case of the Mysterious Escaping Feathers”
Mama’s Feathery Helper
It is always a big event when a child experiences their first lemonade stand. So like any proud Mama, IContinue reading “Mama’s Feathery Helper”
For Bird Lovers Only
If I’d had a tree house when I was little (which I didn’t – I was way too clumsy toContinue reading “For Bird Lovers Only”