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Day 85: Defense

It is always good to get the New Year’s eating off on a healthy note. Since both members of Casa Feathers N’ Beak enjoy steamed greens, they are an easy choice. However, some members of the household have better manners than others. For instance, maybe there is a bowl of freshly steamed greens sitting outContinueContinue reading “Day 85: Defense”

Day 83: Perching

When you are small, round, and cute with grey feathers, you quickly become well-versed in the “Psychology of Perching.” Where you choose to perch says everything about your place in the household pecking order – which is at the very top, of course. And nothing says “top” like “high.” Here, if you cannot secure aContinueContinue reading “Day 83: Perching”

Day 82: Rain

While the denizens of Florida and Alabama would probably fight us for it, I still maintain Houston is the “Humidity Capital of the World.” We are experts in humidity….and humidity’s BFF, rain. When it rains, the beings in our household (at last count, one with feathers and one without feathers) find it soothing to sitContinueContinue reading “Day 82: Rain”

Day 81: Blow Dry

If you have been following Wet Bird Couture, you already know about the importance of letting your style air dry au natural. But sometimes (and especially when it is cold out or you just don’t feel like waiting) you might be in the mood for a blow dry. This is easy to order. Just standContinueContinue reading “Day 81: Blow Dry”

Day 80: Mirrors

Sometimes when the view is especially lovely any amount of effort is worth it. Let’s say there is a big beautiful full-length mirror that Mommy is using. The mirror is quite large so there is plenty of room for two. Or maybe the mirror is much smaller. But you suspect the view might be justContinueContinue reading “Day 80: Mirrors”