Category Archives: Pearl

Courting is an ancient art. Luckily, it is still preserved even in these casual modern times. When you find someone lovely enough to court, the first thing you want to do is bow. Only after observing the formalities are you free to admire your beloved thoroughly. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Having wings, a beak, and claws makes you a natural at surviving in your wild environment. But you still need to learn basic survival skills. One especially important activity is to learn how to hide your private stash of victuals. You can do this by leaving a trail only you can recognize. Author: Shannon CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 111: Survival Skills”

Sometimes the large featherless beings like to engage in an activity they call “swimming.” Because they are not built for the sea (or the sky for that matter), they need all kinds of special gear to do this. One item you may see them use for “swimming” is called “goggles.” If you can get upContinueContinue reading “Day 110: Goggles”

From time to time, your large featherless caretaker might bring home something she calls “herbs” and you call “houseplant.” She will try to disguise the houseplant by placing it in a glass full of water. But your can always rely on your keen predatory instincts to decipher the truth. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

For the ones without feathers, the “microwave” is simply a handy tool for preparing victuals. This is what happens, of course, when one doesn’t take the time to stand back and notice the bigger, um, picture. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Furniture – especially wicker furniture – is delicious. The fact that the beings without feathers have not developed a taste for it is likely due to delayed evolution (aka, oddly, it is not yet considered socially acceptable to leave the dinner table to go gnaw on the host’s tasty new wicker couch). It is notContinueContinue reading “Day 107: Trailblazer”

When you’re lucky enough to be born naturally grey, you have certain options that your yellow and orange and green and red counterparts don’t enjoy. For instance, anytime you want to sneak up on something (or someone) all you have to do is activate your custom-fitted grey cloaking device. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

“Body language” is an important skill to develop. Especially if you are feathery and small (and regularly have to compete with a large featherless rival for delicacies) you will want to master these simple body language basics right away. For instance, one classic move is to stick your whole face into any dish you wantContinueContinue reading “Day 105: Body Language”

“Spelunking” is a great sport. But it is only for the bravest of the brave. Luckily, if you have feathers, bravery comes naturally. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

It takes one with feathers to know one with feathers. While the large featherless beings may insist that the bird inside the bubbling clear enclosure is a “fish” who has “fins,” you know better. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts