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When you are .007, pint-sized super spy, any day could be black-ops training day. Although they never call it black-ops training – of course not. Instead, they say things like you are competing in a “prettiness contest.” You may even be lured in at first when they greet you at the door, coo over you, give youContinueContinue reading “Day 247: The Prettiness Contest”

Amongst professional athletes, there is a type of teamwork known as an “assist.” Here, instead of one player taking all the credit for scoring all the points, they work as a team to score even more points together. For instance, perhaps one player will nab the ball, but then hand it off (or throw it,ContinueContinue reading “Day 246: Tall Tree Assist”

There are many perks that come with being famous and feathery. For example, you always have so many drooling fans to tell you how pretty you are. However, there is also a downside most celebrities don’t talk about. Sometimes you can actually forget how pretty you are unless you see it for yourself! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 245: Shiny and Pretty”

Once the “season o’ love” arrives, ladybirds become obsessed with virility. Here, it may suddenly no longer be sufficient to have bold grey and white feathers. Or a fetching and feathery crest. Or cute pink feet. Or a fabulous sharp, curved beak. During these times, subtlety is not your friend. Rather, often what it takes is to actContinueContinue reading “Day 244: Spikes are Sexy”

For those rare beings who have earned the reputation of a true gourmand,  there is rarely a shortage of new dishes to sample. Rather, the problem tends towards the reverse – there are far too many dishes are competing to be sampled by you. You don’t want to waste your talent on average fare, soContinueContinue reading “Day 243: Picking Out Prey”

In developing a new skill, everyone has to start somewhere. “Poaching” is no exception. One day you are a total beginner. But then the next day, you get a little better. In time, you may even carve out a place as one of poaching’s all-time greats! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read theContinueContinue reading “Day 242: The Perfect Poach”

When you are a particularly manly manbird, attracting ladybirds really boils down to location. Location, location, location….if the ladybirds can’t find you, they can’t compete for you! Here, it can be best to situate yourself in a place that sings to any ladybird’s heart….a NEST. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. FREEBIE ALERT! Read the introduction &ContinueContinue reading “Day 241: Location, Location, Location”

Once per year, it is customary for each featherless being to have a ‘special day.’ On this day, other featherless beings may gather as well, which can make it more special. When it becomes really special, of course, is when a being with feathers arrives. This is because everything is better with feathers. Victuals tasteContinueContinue reading “Day 240: The Small Chef’s Special Day”

For the bravest explorers – those who choose to live amidst a mysterious and largely unexplored (featherless) species – the learning never stops. For instance, after the nightly flock-wide dinners are over, it has been observed that these beings often spend their evenings watching other featherless beings moving around on a very large rectangular flashing device. InsideContinueContinue reading “Day 239: The Egg & I”

It is always a good day to celebrate the Tall Trees of this world. After all, they are so very tall. They can provide the best view of approaching snacks. They have built-in beak-cleaning stations. They are so great at sharing their victuals. They love being sung to. Best of all, they love everything “feathers”ContinueContinue reading “Day 238: Happy Tall Tree Day!”