Category Archives: Pearl

Being a recognizable public figure (with feathers) can sometimes mean having to battle and correct misconceptions. For example, let’s say everyone in your entourage knows how much you like toasted waffles. So one day, they are all standing around eating a delicacy that is not toasted waffles. They may automatically assume you don’t want anyContinueContinue reading “Day 211: Almond Cake for Two”

As far back as ancient Egyptian times, skilled artists have enjoyed reproducing images of food with paint on canvas. Within this tradition, the “fruit basket” has its own enduring appeal – perhaps because fruit is a particularly patient subject that is willing to sit still for hours and allow itself to be painted. Yet, howeverContinueContinue reading “Day 210: The Fruit Basket”

Occasionally it happens that more than one being in the same household becomes popular. This can create an awkward situation if the two popular beings are not friends. But when they happen to like each other very much, they can use this popularity to their mutual advantage. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read theContinueContinue reading “Day 209: The Laptop Bodyguard”

In recent years, there have been many famous naturalists skilled at hunting wild things. From crocodiles to killer whales, polar bears to cobras, these naturalists have helped the rest of us better understand the natural world. But their profession is not without significant risk. Recently, a new naturalist has begun a comprehensive campaign to hunt, catalogue,ContinueContinue reading “Day 208: Cheerios Hunter”

In many cities, diners who are celebrating special occasions enjoy dining at fine restaurants located in high places. This affords them a great view as well as tasty cuisine prepared by master chefs. In the same way, when you have feathers and are in the mood to celebrate a special occasion (like “prettiness,” “cuteness,” orContinueContinue reading “Day 207: Cage Top Dining”

As .007, super spy (with feathers), there are some missions only you can handle. For example, let’s say breaking intel has just come in that a small band of rebel seeds is hiding out inside a nearby slice of bread. Clearly, only a true expert in “seed-ology” (like, oh, say…you) has the skill to positively I.D. and nabContinueContinue reading “Day 206: Seeds in Hiding”

Being famous and feathery can produce a lot of demands on your time. Sometimes you have to meet all day long just to fit in everyone who wants to see you. Even lunch is not off-limits….particularly when your lunch guest is rumored to be delicious! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read the introduction &ContinueContinue reading “Day 205: Muffin Meeting”

One of the keys to maintaining flock “alpha” status is to claim everything for yourself. EVERYTHING. It is not important what it is. It is only important that everyone is clear it is yours. Once everyone knows who it belongs to, you can then give it away if you like (making you look especially magnanimous inContinueContinue reading “Day 204: I’ll Have What He’s Having”

Despite have drastically different outer appearances, in certain ways feathered beings and their featherless assistants are surprisingly alike. Take communications preferences, for example. Both beings without feathers and beings with feathers naturally gravitate to the household glowing silver thing to expedite communications. While often amicable sharing arrangements can be negotiated, trouble can arise when one beingContinueContinue reading “Day 203: Laptop Relocation Tactics”

For the most part, flock life is smooth sailing (especially when you are the smallest, cutest, most feathery and famous flock member). But occasionally issues can arise….especially when it comes to individual flock members’ willingness to share their favorite dishes. Say, for example, that your large featherless flockmate brings home a delectable looking round itemContinueContinue reading “Day 202: Donut”