When you have feathers, musical talent is just a given. And since everyone loves being sung to, when you do have singing talent, it is important to sing as frequently (and as loudly) as possible so that the most beings can benefit. While occasionally you may agree to sing backing vocals – to encourage newer singersContinueContinue reading “Day 248: Singing “Lead””
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Day 247: Happy Anniversary Tall Tree and Small Tree!
Nearly five decades ago today, the Tall Tree and the Small Tree got hitched. With so many Trees together in one household, it is little surprise that eventually at least one family member sprouted feathers. And since all the best things come in small (avian) packages, as an Anniversary present, Pearl and his Mommy want to dedicate today’sContinueContinue reading “Day 247: Happy Anniversary Tall Tree and Small Tree!”
Day 246: More “Acting”
A few months ago, theatrical history was made when a certain talented actor (with feathers) made his television debut. This soon led to receipt of the rare and prestigious “Golden Waffle” award for acting excellence. Now, for his long-awaited (and eagerly anticipated) sophomore performance, Pearl Cutts is back. On his behalf, his tireless (exhausted) largeContinueContinue reading “Day 246: More “Acting””
Day 245: Prettiness Polls
Every year, hordes of featherless beings spend stacks of that green crunchy paper trying to alter and streamline their round shapes. Yet new breaking research suggests that round, feathery shapes actually score highest in “prettiness polls.” While this may not change behavior anytime soon in the ones without feathers (who tend to be rather slowContinueContinue reading “Day 245: Prettiness Polls”
Day 244: How to Stop the Shrieking
Hi – the large featherless being here…..to share a rare glimpse “behind the scenes” into my life as Pearl’s full-time personal assistant. The truth is, a career as a “personal assistant” is in itself demanding. If the being you are assisting happens to have feathers, it is likely to be even more demanding. You canContinueContinue reading “Day 244: How to Stop the Shrieking”
Day 243: (Grandbird) Father’s Day
Being a father….heck, a grandfather….has its privileges. Those privileges, of course, are second only to the privileges that come when you are small, cute, and very feathery. This makes Father’s Day a perfect day for (grand)fathers and grandbirds to celebrate together. By pooling all their special privileges, the day becomes extra-enjoyable for both! Happy (Grandbird) Father’sContinueContinue reading “Day 243: (Grandbird) Father’s Day”
Day 242: Afters
In British English, the term “afters” refers to, well, dessert. Or whatever the diner might like to have next after dining on dinner. In avian English, “afters” carries the same basic meaning. Only the specifics of what the diner prefers for his afters may be somewhat, um, different. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts
Day 241: Shredding Services
Hiring a large featherless being can have its perks, for sure. However, there are some tasks only the ones with the feathers can handle. Take “shredding,” for instance. When you come naturally equipped with a set of razor sharp claws and a powerful curved beak, it is clear Mother Nature intended you to handle this jobContinueContinue reading “Day 241: Shredding Services”
Day 240: Pizza Squares
Living with a large featherless being is full of surprises. For instance, sometimes a delicious dinner will just appear….but then the featherless being wanders off. In these cases, the obvious explanation is that she fixed it just for you. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts
Day 239: Music Mix
Pearl’s Grandma, the Small Tree, has recently begun teaching yoga classes. So when she needed to compile a relaxing music mix for her yoga students, she knew at once there was only one being right for the job. The most musical family member, of course! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts
