In the culture of the large featherless beings, there is such a thing as “supersizing.” Victuals are a particularly popular choice for supersizing. The theory seems to be that if it is small and tastes delicious, it will taste even more delicious when you make it bigger. In practice, however, supersizing is not for theContinueContinue reading “Day 166: Cockatiel Supersizes Pancake”
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Day 163: Cockatiel Gets His Own Back-up Dancer
Pretty much everyone knows that having feathers automatically makes you an excellent singer. But one of the best kept secrets few fans realize is that feathered beings are also excellent dancers! It makes sense, when you think about it – singing and dancing both require the same basic level of sensitivity to tempo, rhythm andContinueContinue reading “Day 163: Cockatiel Gets His Own Back-up Dancer”
Day 160: The Cockatiel & the Cantaloupe Caper Gang
One of the most exciting things about being a famous and feathery actor is that no two days are ever alike – you can make sure of it! Thanks to a heaping dose of good old-fashioned avian ingenuity, you will never run out of new compelling characters to create and gripping dramas to build aroundContinueContinue reading “Day 160: The Cockatiel & the Cantaloupe Caper Gang”
Day 157: Cockatiel Hands Out Pink Slips
When you are born with soft feathers all over your body, it is vital to keep them looking and feeling their best. Sometimes, this means setting aside some extra time in your (already packed) daily schedule for personal grooming. And sometimes, it means sending out the pink slips. But feathers that don’t make the cutContinueContinue reading “Day 157: Cockatiel Hands Out Pink Slips”
Day 154: Cockatiel Makes the Hop
There is a definite art to plate surfing. Even the most skilled plate surfers occasionally fumble it. No matter how susceptible your fellow (large, featherless) diners may be to “cuteness,” you still have to time it just right to nab the delicacy you have your eye on while keeping its owner successfully distracted. In otherContinueContinue reading “Day 154: Cockatiel Makes the Hop”
Day 151: Cockatiel Visualizes for Success
Great teachers from all walks of life (not to mention all species) recommend the powerful practice of visualization to get what you want. While it sounds easy, the actual visualization process can take some work! For example, you want to “set the stage” (a technical term) for your dreams to come true. Here, it isContinueContinue reading “Day 151: Cockatiel Visualizes for Success”
Day 148: Cockatiel Goes Nest Shopping
When you care for an interspecies family, going shopping is always eventful. As the official rent and grocery money-earner (as well as the official shopper – everyone voted and you were, well, “it”), the whole flock gets excited when you return home with bags full of intriguing things. Some flock members are excited because ofContinueContinue reading “Day 148: Cockatiel Goes Nest Shopping”
Day 145: Birds for Brunch
One of the (many) best things about being born with soft feathers all over your body is that everyone wants to be your BFF. There is the cuteness, of course. And the featheriness. And the natural tunefulness. And the incredible flexibility and agility. There is your show-stopping personality and bonafide star appeal. Most of all,ContinueContinue reading “Day 145: Birds for Brunch”
Day 142: How Much Is That Birdie in the Window?
How much is that birdie in the window, you might be wondering? In a word: priceless. Or as one wonderful pet blogger I love stated (this about her own beloved tortoise): He’s yours for three easy payments of $10 million each.
Day 139: Happy Birthday to Pearl’s Grandma!
Beings with feathers are so special. Not only are they very pretty and oh-so-cute, but they bring constant joy and love into your life. But what is really special is feathered beings and their Grandmas. There is literally nothing more heart-warming than the sight of an adorable feathery grand bird whipping up delicious delicacies alongsideContinueContinue reading “Day 139: Happy Birthday to Pearl’s Grandma!”
