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We all need tissues from time to time. Some of us have allergies. Others may catch a cold (or worse). And some just take it as their personal mission in life to attack and destroy all tissues that cross their path. (Editor’s note: The actual attack was much more, er, strenuous, but the model couldn’tContinueContinue reading “Day 69: Tissue Attack”

Mastering something just feels good. It boosts confidence, raises self-esteem, attracts (yet more) admirers…..what’s not to love? Sometimes you know the exact moment when you master a skill you’ve been working on. Other times it creeps up on you more gradually. Either way, it feels FAB when it happens! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Pearl Learns to Cook” Plot Synopsis: An aspiring avian chef apprentices himself to a master chef (aka Grandma) to learn the art of baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie. (Editor’s note: this now-classic video was filmed before we knew our “girl” bird was a guy bird!)   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Pearl the Forager” Plot Synopsis: In this gripping film, a skilled and cunning feathery forager hits the cuisine jackpot – a full half-loaf of freshly baked bread! (Editor’s note: this now-classic video was filmed before we knew our “girl” bird was a guy bird!)   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Occasionally one of the large featherless beings will have some personal festivities. They call these gatherings “birthdays.” When one of these events happens, often the other featherless beings who are in attendance will focus closely on the one being celebrated. If this occurs, don’t worry. It is easy to fix. All you have to doContinueContinue reading “Day 67: Birthdays”

If you are really pretty and have obvious acting talent, people often want to film you. It just comes with the territory. Recently a certain feathery someone’s Mommy learned how to use her iPhone video app and the pressure of the spotlight hit an all-time high. Luckily, the repeat crowned winner of the “Prettiest BirdContinueContinue reading “Introduction: Pearl on Film”

For those beings who were lucky enough to pop out with an extra helping of cuteness, sometimes it can seem like the red carpet just rolls up to greet them wherever they go. Lunch is a great example of this. Every day you get hungry (frequently) and every day your large featherless assistant thoughtfully (hastily)ContinueContinue reading “Day 66: Eagle Eye”

Some hair styles never go out of fashion. This is because they look fabulous no matter what face shape you have (or at least I assume this is why, considering I know about as much about fashion as I know about nuclear fission). What I do know is that some celebrities seem to have toContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The High Top Ponytail”

It seems only fitting that Pearl decided to celebrate his Mommy’s 43rd birthday by trying yet another new food. Go Pearl!! 🙂 This time, it was the “cashew” that found itself on a certain feathery someone’s morning menu (the “walnut” was barely spared as photos will prove). Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Most diners think dinner is all about the victuals. But more refined diners know a fine meal is as much about creative ingestion as it is about crunchy, tasty selections. In short, a) the more fun you can have with your food, and b) the more of a mess you can make while dining, theContinueContinue reading “Day 64: “Ledge Dining””