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Being a master gourmand isn’t always so glamorous behind the scenes. You are responsible for every delicacy that comes out of your kitchen, whether you personally happen to prefer the dish or not. This can also mean having to assess items prepared by enthusiastic culinary students with no discernible aptitude or palate to guide their efforts. Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 295: Blueberries in Review”

In the early days of featherless culture there was a popular saying – “bringing home the bacon.” Those who could “bring home the bacon” were considered quite the catch amongst featherless females, who often competed hotly for their affections. While there is less of an urgent need today to literally haul home one’s supper, a littleContinueContinue reading “Day 294: Bringing Home the Waffle”

In the best boxing matches, the odds always seems to favor one fighter. Typically, the larger, stronger looking fighter is expected to win. But appearances can be deceiving. Very deceiving. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  He invites all of his VIP fans (yes, that means YOU) toContinueContinue reading “Day 293: Bird Versus Box”

Contrary to popular belief, preening is not just about keeping aerodynamic feathers in perfect condition for flight. It can also be a very effective security tactic. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  He invites all of his VIP fans (yes, that means YOU) to visit, browse andContinueContinue reading “Day 292: Downy Under Wing”

It is a common misnomer that the term “cover model” refers only to models who appear on the cover of certain particularly thick and crunchy pages. In fact, there are many different types of cover models. The smartest models, of course, like to ensure their covers are as plush and comfy as possible. Author: ShannonContinueContinue reading “Day 291: The Cover Model”

There are all kinds of predators in this world. Some are minor players, bringing down green things, sunflower seeds and millet stalks. Others are more advanced, bringing down wicker, mirrors and grilled cheese sandwiches. But only the few, the mightiest, can bring down that most elusive of prey – the waffle. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 290: Waffle Predator”

Once you develop a reputation as a “catch,” you want to be sure to maintain it. This often requires far more behind-the-scenes prep work than the ladybirds realize. For instance, you can spend a great deal of time scoping out romantic rendezvous points…some great, and some not so great. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts  ContinueContinue reading “Day 289: Prepping for Romance”

Finding love is often all about preparing for it. If love arrives and you are busy doing something else, you may miss it. So you always want to prepare ahead of time. One great thing a manly manbird can do to prepare is to scope out romantic spots in advance. This way, if you suddenlyContinueContinue reading “Day 288: Mood Lighting”

If ever there was an elixir guaranteed to bestow “manliness” on even the wimpiest of male beings, it could only come in one form. Hard boiled. Hard boiled is the manly manbird’s secret weapon. Hard boiled is the color of purity, power and performance (not to mention approximately half the feathers that cover your fetchingContinueContinue reading “Day 287: Hard Boiled”

One of the best things about being very popular and feathery is how everyone always wants to be around you. Then they want to introduce all their feathery friends to you. Then the friends of your feathery friends want to be around you too. And sometimes, some of those friends just happen to be fetching andContinueContinue reading “Day 286: Friends of (Feathery) Friends”