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When you are unusually pretty and photograph very well, it typically won’t be long before the “prettiness scouts” will scout you right out. If they are savvy enough to offer you the right incentives (here think “chewy, crunchy, shiny, shreddable”) you might even agree to do a fashion shoot as their next cover model. Here,ContinueContinue reading “Day 258: Cover Model”

Every being has their own gift preferences. Some beings (typically the ones who don’t have any feathers) seem to appreciate sparkling rocks, bunches of green leaves with funny colored tops, and big bottles of some liquid that can make them act, well, odd. Other (more discerning) beings prefer gifts with a bit more variety and…..crunch. Author: ShannonContinueContinue reading “Day 257: Romancing the Gift”

There is no doubt “nesting season” can get competitive. Even when you clearly have the advantage in every way – from the prettiest, sleekest feathers to the poshest, comfiest casa – sometimes the ladybirds might still have trouble making up their minds. So then you need to break out the big guns to squash your competition onceContinueContinue reading “Day 256: “Outside the Box” Nesting”

Recently Mom brought home an unusually odd kind of being. It is small (like you) but has no feathers (like Mom). It is round (like you) but moves slowly and clumsily (like Mom). It also doesn’t seem to have any concept of “prettiness” (which is probably for the best, since it unfortunately doesn’t appear toContinueContinue reading “Day 255: Making Room for Malti”

The featherless beings are always making such a big deal about something called the “Mediterranean Diet.” This appears to be somehow connected to their mystifying obsession with reducing roundness. Sometimes the only way to correct these types of misperceptions is to pretend to join in. Then you can gently lead them back to where trueContinueContinue reading “Day 254: The Mediterranean Diet”

It can be tough being in the public eye all the time. Fans can even get the wrong idea about your lifestyle and personal habits. For instance, sometimes fans might think that just because you often pose with culinary favorites like waffles, muffins, and (whole loaves of) freshly baked bread, this means all you ever doContinueContinue reading “Day 253: Get Fit with Baked Goods”

Just having feathers automatically means you also come pre-installed with an especially keen aesthetic sense. Unfortunately, you cannot always say the same for the large featherless being who lives in your house with you. She likes to “play it safe” when it comes to interior design (and redesign). You, on the other hand, were born toContinueContinue reading “Day 252: Stealth Remodeling”

Being small, round, feathery, and in high demand means you must maintain the highest of standards. And since “you are what you eat,” those standards include your menu. What this often entails is hiring an in-house chef. If you happen to be grey and white and live with a large featherless being who cannot boilContinueContinue reading “Day 251: Happy Birthday Small Tree!”

Whether you have feathers or no feathers, certain essential truths remain the same. For instance, styrofoam is not to be tolerated. You give it an inch, it will take a mile. Luckily, since this is an essential truth, styrofoam has many natural predators, of which the most ferocious is unexpectedly diminutive. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: PearlContinueContinue reading “Day 250: Subduing Styrofoam”

Sometimes when you have feathers and a sharp predatory beak, your expert stalking skills may guide you to a whole herd of delicious prey. In this scenario, there is just one of you and many of them. Luckily, nature has already equipped you with every advantage…which means no self-defense tactic the herd can try would improve itsContinueContinue reading “Day 249: Scones”