Day 156: Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?

Just having feathers automatically makes you a favorite choice for all sorts of fun games. An especially great game to play is called “Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?” Once you master it, you can play all day long. Here is what to do. First, just stand next to an object. Next, look very cute (thisContinueContinue reading “Day 156: Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?”

Day 155: Migration

Many species – although mostly those which are lucky enough to have feathers – migrate. Some migrate very long distances. Others might migrate shorter distances. Migration itself is an art that involves all the senses. For example, you must know in advance where you want to end up. And you must be able to discernContinueContinue reading “Day 155: Migration”

Day 154: Culinary Consulting

When you are the smallest, roundest, cutest being in a household of large pale featherless creatures, it can be easy for them to forget to consult you in critical matters…..such as cooking your dishes. However, a simple shriek (or a few) can easily remedy this oversight. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts Special Guest: GrandmaContinueContinue reading “Day 154: Culinary Consulting”

Day 153: On the Hunt

Keen predators (with feathers) always have all senses on high alert for signs of prey. This way, no matter how cleverly your lunch tries to hide, or how well-equipped it may be to defend itself, you always retain the upper hand. Say, for instance, you are ambling along and spy a crunchy cracker safe inContinueContinue reading “Day 153: On the Hunt”

Day 152: Curbside Service

Just because you were born to navigate the complexities of leafy tree limbs and narrow nest holes doesn’t always mean you feel like doing it. This (of course) is what your large featherless assistant is for. Once you have a featherless assistant of your very own, you have plenty of options when you’d like toContinueContinue reading “Day 152: Curbside Service”

Day 151: Circle O’ Toys

Being small and very cute with feathers has its perks. For instance, often your doting grandparents (aka the “Tall Tree” and the “Small Tree”) like to buy you posh presents. Of course, after your mommy unwraps them and sets them up for you, you must establish ownership so she doesn’t mistakenly assume you want toContinueContinue reading “Day 151: Circle O’ Toys”

Day 150: Biscotti

Living with the large featherless beings has many perks – including shared dietary preferences. For instance, since you both like flingable crunchy things very much, you can try new dishes together and compare notes. It is also good that you are on hand, since the featherless ones are less naturally observant and may miss outContinueContinue reading “Day 150: Biscotti”

Day 149: Breakfast with the Tall Tree

It is always fun to take your breakfast with the Tall Tree. For starters, he (like all the featherless beings) is your devoted slave. He also enjoys the same types of breakfast items you enjoy. And he has a good appetite, which means there is always enough for two. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 149: Breakfast with the Tall Tree”

Day 148: Tactics to Avoid a Traffic Ticket

If your large featherless caretaker gets a traffic ticket, she usually just leaks water from her eyes to try to get it to go away. Not surprisingly, this rarely works. In this tutorial, hopefully she can learn some better ways to avoid paying out funds she could be using for treats and toys for youContinueContinue reading “Day 148: Tactics to Avoid a Traffic Ticket”

Mind of the Raven

Last month I shared my experiences of reading “One Man’s Owl” by Bernd Heinrich. This month, Bernd is back – this time with “Mind of the Raven,” a tale of his many fascinating attempts to pin down the habits of the wild raven (which just happens to be a member of that smartest of avianContinueContinue reading “Mind of the Raven”