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From time to time, nearly all beings can use a good makeover. Wicker is no exception. Wicker’s main style issue tends to be – it is often too neat and tidy. There are no surprises, no muss, no fuss, no interesting tangles to inspire and engage. As such, since wicker makeovers can be especially challenging, there areContinueContinue reading “Day 84: A Wicker Makeover”

One of the most important lessons young feathered beings learn is how to “greet.” This is because, being naturally outgoing and social (as well as very cute and feathery) it is just a matter of time before their flock nominates them to be the official household greeter anyway. Here is a tutorial by an “expertContinueContinue reading “Day 83: Greeting – for Beginners”

Featherless beings have many habits and rituals that have yet to be adequately explained. Even after living amongst them for many years, there is always more research to be done. For instance (like so many of her peers) your large featherless assistant displays a persistent penchant for collecting stuffed versions of you. Large and small, thickContinueContinue reading “Day 82: Stuffed Flocking”

Being a famous celebrity (with feathers) means you just never know when or where the paparazzi may be lurking. This means you must be strategic when practicing new “modeling” moves, trying out new props, and handling the behind-the-scenes of running a wildly successful worldwide enterprise. Let’s say, for example, you have an idea for aContinueContinue reading “Day 81: Handling the Paparazzi”

Having feathers doesn’t automatically stack up to a life of nonstop luxury and adulation. In return, you must use your visibility for good. For instance, you know how prettiness makes the world a better place, and so you share yours freely with everyone you meet. But sometimes those who possess prettiness try to hoard it allContinueContinue reading “Day 80: The Prettiness Police”

As any true gourmand knows, much of the appeal of fine cuisine is in the presentation. Let’s say, perhaps, that your large featherless assistant offers you a green leafy thing for your breakfast. But it doesn’t look appetizing to you – until you later see it beautifully displayed on the small shelled being’s breakfast plate. Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 79: The Greens are Always Greener….”

Any member of a flock knows scouting delicious delicacies is only half the battle. The real work begins with keeping them. For instance, perhaps you have a large featherless assistant who delivers your waffles to you. This is all well and good, but you still can’t forget about poachers. Any being could come from anywhere atContinueContinue reading “Day 78: The Waffle Watcher”

Being a small, feathery, “alpha” flock leader comes with many responsibilities. For instance, you have to teach the other flock members how to fix your breakfast properly. You have to pose for endless photo ops even when you’d rather nap or shred things. And you have to keep a watchful eye on what’s yours or risk itContinueContinue reading “Day 77: Mi Heater, Su Heater”

Many of the greatest artists have selected one preferred medium. Some prefer paint on canvas. Others sculpt with marble or shape with clay. Still others – but only the edgiest of modern innovators – opt for the “waffle.” This most difficult of creative mediums requires a skill level few possess. Firm and crispy on the outside,ContinueContinue reading “Day 76: Waffle Art”

Sometimes the Small Chef makes one of your (many) favorite dishes – cheesy potatoes. Since you are small and very quick, and the dish is quite large, you can nip right in and snag the choicest portion for yourself. Over time, this strategy has earned you the nickname “Cheesy Beak.” Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: PearlContinueContinue reading “Day 75: Cheesy Beak”