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Let’s say that all your life, when you looked at that corded device that delivers hot air out of one end, people said to you, “That is a ‘blow dryer’.” But then let’s say one day you brought a parrot home to stay. And your parrot looked at that same device and discovered, “Wow! AContinueContinue reading “A Blow Dryer with a View”

Parties are naturally quite festive. What makes them even more festive is when there are feathers present. When there are feathers present AND a new dish to try, even better. When there are feathers present AND a new dish to try AND new guests coming over, it is like hitting the party jackpot. Say, for instance,ContinueContinue reading “Day 91: Coffee Cake”

Shells are always enticing. Whether they are yours or someone else’s…..for habitation or consumption….large or less large….white or pastry-colored…..it is hard to resist a tempting shell. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

When attending a meal with the large featherless beings, it is helpful to understand their traditions. For instance, typically the host will set out all the plates in advance. This helps the attendees know where to sit, and also to guard their portions from their fellow diners. If you are aware of this tradition, youContinueContinue reading “Day 89: Plate Selection”

In the U.S. government, there is a group called the “Appropriations Committee.” This committee is in charge of deciding what belongs to whom. Given the task focus, it is surprising there aren’t more beings with feathers on the committee. Reason being – if you have soft feathers, adorable round black eyes, and a cute greyContinueContinue reading “Day 88: Appropriations”

If you have feathers, this automatically makes you an excellent consultant. It is like you were born for the role. No matter what the issue is, or how well the others (the ones without feathers) think they are handling it, you can feel confident you have something to add that will make the outcome evenContinueContinue reading “Day 87: Consulting”

The Movie: “Waffle Domination” Plot Synopsis: As any hungry avian knows, the “waffle” can be a wily and elusive target. This is why the most successful waffle hunters take charge from first encounter, using domination skills culled from championship UFC fighters. For instance, standing right in the center of the waffle while gripping it deeply withContinueContinue reading “The Movie: “Waffle Domination””

Someone’s doting Grandma recently bought him a handful of “living watercress.” It didn’t live that long. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Bird Enjoys All-You-Can-Eat Buffet” Plot Synopsis: Human beings aren’t the only ones who enjoy the occasional (frequent) all-you-can-eat buffet. In fact, if you happen to have feathers, the buffet doesn’t even have to offer many different items to have major appeal. One item, attractively presented – such as millet, for instance – can moreContinueContinue reading “The Movie: “Bird Enjoys All-You-Can-Eat Buffet””

The Movie: “Basil Carnage” Plot Synopsis: This real-time footage captures Mommy’s basil plant as it attempts to defend itself from a merciless feathery marauder. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts