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Waffle consumption is its own art form. Like wine sommeliers or coffee snobs, the “waffle gourmand” has a palate heightened through long experience to detect every subtlety of waffle scent, flavor, and texture. In order to get the most complete picture of a waffle’s unique culinary profile, the connoisseur employs multiple sampling techniques. These extremely secretive experts are usuallyContinueContinue reading “Day 27: How to Eat a Waffle, Part I”

Living in a “mixed flock” offers all kinds of opportunities to make observations about, among other things, victuals preferences. For instance, amongst the featherless beings, they seem to share a rather universal affiliation for something called a “bar.” Even more interesting, there are many different kinds of bars. Some bars serve liquids only (and sometimes theContinueContinue reading “Day 26: Salad Bar”

All of the suavest solo manly manbirds have a keen appreciation of the fine (dining) arts. Just look at James Bond – he could sip a martini and savor a steak with the best of ’em! But where the fine dining experience often falls short is in its presentation. This is because the key to fineContinueContinue reading “Day 25: Courses 101”

Highly paid official weatherpeople are dubbing this rogue wave of nationwide icy weather the “Omega Block.” The good folks of Childress, TX, prefer the name “Super Frigid Terrifying Polar Express Storm Vortex Snowpocalypse.” But here at Casa Feathers n’ Beak, we know what it is really called: “Fluffy Feather Syndrome.” Fluffy Feather Syndrome occurs whenever ambient temperaturesContinueContinue reading “Day 24: Fluffy Feather Syndrome”

Choosing to live in a flock (rather than on your own) has its advantages. Especially if you are the “alpha” flock member. Plus, at some point even the most suavely solo manbird may decide to settle down. But even taking up a life of domestic bliss doesn’t mean everything gets shared. Manly manbirds still needContinueContinue reading “Day 23: Wicker Wheel for One”

Here at Casa Feathers ‘n Beak, the entire flock has a keen appreciation of fine literature. In fact, no element of any new book goes unappreciated – from substance, content, and style, to construction, quality, and overall (um) aesthetics. (Read Pearl’s mommy’s full review of this AWESOME book: http://loveandfeathers.com/2014/10/16/wild-connection/) Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. For more than 70 full lengthContinueContinue reading “Day 22: Wild Connection”

When you are the acknowledged “alpha” in your flock, it goes without saying you get first dibs on delectable morsels….. Regardless of whose plate they happen to be sitting on. At times, flock mates (of any species) may balk at your “alpha” privileges – this, of course, just gives you another handy chance to reinforceContinueContinue reading “Day 21: First Dibs”

When you are little and famous and feathery, hiring a (large, featherless) Mommyguard is always a wise move. Of course, there are times you will need to send your Mommyguard (who doubles as your personal assistant) into the other rooms to get your snacks, lunches, dinners, and treats. During these times, you will want to step in as the official BirdieguardContinueContinue reading “Day 20: Birdieguard”

Working from home is not for everybody. Those who love it know how to surround themselves with the best assistants so they always have the right kind of support. For freelance writers in particular, a special type of support is needed to ensure quality is consistent for every article, blog post, and book copy delivered. OnlyContinueContinue reading “Day 19: Writing Assistant”

Many young beings (both feathery and featherless) enjoy playing a game called “I Spy.” In this game, they might call out descriptions (but not names) of different things they spy. Clues might include “it starts with the letter ‘E’,” or “it is round and white,” or “it is quite tasty.” The more detailed the cluesContinueContinue reading “Day 18: I Spy”