Category Archives: Pearl

Family brunch is a long-standing tradition in our household. Part of the tradition is that the family member who has the most feathers gets to choose the menu. Unless the Small Tree invokes “Chef’s Prerogative,” which sometimes results in blueberry pancakes. These, of course, are clearly just waffles in disguise (anyone with enough feathers can easilyContinueContinue reading “Day 102: Waffles in Disguise”

Lorikeets live in Australia. They have bright colors and special brush-tipped tongues to scout out tasty nectar. So basically they are like large hookbilled hummingbirds. But the lorikeet isn’t the only bird skilled at scouting out tasty delicacies. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

When you have feathers, everyone loves you. This can make your social life feel quite hectic. Sometimes you might be going about your day, but then one of your close friends shows up. So being the sociable being you are, of course you stop what you are doing to greet them. Offering heartfelt compliments canContinueContinue reading “Day 100: Friendship”

Neuroscientists tell us that having interesting experiences helps us build new neural connections, which keeps us young. When you are small and cute and feathery, you already know you can build new neural connections anytime you want. Take family dinners for instance. Let’s say a delicious portion of lasagna is being served. If you areContinueContinue reading “Day 99: Lasagna”

You just never know when you might be in the mood to do something cute. For instance, let’s say there is a lovely plush teal pillow sitting on top of that crunchy wicker couch you like so much. The plush pillow is quite soft. You decide you need a break from chewing so you wanderContinueContinue reading “Day 98: Cuteness”

Hide ‘n seek hasn’t endured as a favorite game for no reason. The reason is, it is very fun. What makes it even more fun is when you are seeking for tasty treats. But the most fun is when your large featherless assistant doesn’t realize you are playing hide n’ seek for your treats. Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 97: Hide N Seek”

Library books are delicious. Crunchy, full of fiber and fun, with clean white pages that can be shredded just so to make the most interesting designs…..and some even have reflective plastic covers (hardbacks are the best for these). Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Sometimes your large featherless caretaker contracts something called “being under the weather.” You can tell she has this when she naps in the middle of the day (an activity usually reserved for you). But since having feathers automatically makes you an excellent nurse, you already know that sitting on her head while she sleeps isContinueContinue reading “Day 95: Nursing”

In a way, Meg Daley Olmert’s book “Made for Each Other” didn’t tell me anything any animal lover (and especially any parront) doesn’t already know. Hanging out with Pearl feels good. Check. Pearl enjoys it too. Check. We need our pets as much as (okay, probably more than) they need us. Check. Rather, what IContinueContinue reading “Made for Each Other: the Biology of the Human-Animal Bond”

Sometimes my (awesome) friends buy me presents for no reason. Technically, most of the presents are for Pearl, but we share them. Sort of. As you can see. p.s. the super cool throw (and the equally fetching birdcage pillow in the background) both came to us courtesy of my bff and Marshall’s. Author: Shannon CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 94: New Arrivals”