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In the Wild West, when someone wanted to stake a claim to something they liked, they would run around all over it (or gallop if they had a horse) and then literally stick a stake into it. Thankfully, today it is much easier to declare ownership (as well as less violent). Even better, you don’t evenContinueContinue reading “Day 163: Staking Your Claim”

In addition to napping, flapping, and regular consumption of choice victuals, maintaining prime levels of prettiness also requires rigorous daily grooming. For those beings who happen to be extra-pretty, grooming once a day (or once an hour) might not be enough. Each feather deserves VIP treatment. After all – what if the one feather youContinueContinue reading “Day 162: Grooming”

Snoozing is essential to maintaining prettiness. When you are really pretty, this might mean you have to snooze more frequently than other less pretty (featherless) beings – so be it. The biggest obstacle to overcome in getting enough daily “beauty rest” is your large featherless assistant, who insists on moving about or trying to snapContinueContinue reading “Day 161: Snoozing”

It is a big responsibility to have beautiful soft feathery wings. You have to groom them, exercise them, and – of course – learn to tolerate the ongoing admiration others (especially those without feathers) have for them. Therefore, in order to maximize time available for other favored activities (such as sleeping, eating, and shredding) itContinueContinue reading “Day 160: Wings!”

Being small and round with plenty of soft, fluffy feathers and big black eyes gives you a natural advantage – because of course you are so cute that everyone likes you right away. This also makes you a natural for the position of “household greeter.” The job is simple and comes with plenty of admirationContinueContinue reading “Day 159: Greeter”

If you are lucky enough to come already equipped with a sharp beak, talons, plenty of feathers, and keen senses, you never have to worry about a predator sneaking up on you. With these tools and your innate “predator early alert” system, you can tell in a moment if another entity is encroaching on yourContinueContinue reading “Day 158: Operation Squelch”

No one ever said that the field of “modeling” was easy. When you are an in-demand fashion model (with feathers) you have your work cut out for you to bring your A-game to each and every photo shoot. As well, since photo shoots can begin at any moment and your (large, featherless) photographer always thinksContinueContinue reading “Day 157: Modeling”

Just having feathers automatically makes you a favorite choice for all sorts of fun games. An especially great game to play is called “Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?” Once you master it, you can play all day long. Here is what to do. First, just stand next to an object. Next, look very cute (thisContinueContinue reading “Day 156: Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?”

Many species – although mostly those which are lucky enough to have feathers – migrate. Some migrate very long distances. Others might migrate shorter distances. Migration itself is an art that involves all the senses. For example, you must know in advance where you want to end up. And you must be able to discernContinueContinue reading “Day 155: Migration”

When you are the smallest, roundest, cutest being in a household of large pale featherless creatures, it can be easy for them to forget to consult you in critical matters…..such as cooking your dishes. However, a simple shriek (or a few) can easily remedy this oversight. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts Special Guest: GrandmaContinueContinue reading “Day 154: Culinary Consulting”