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At first glance, the dandelion may seem like a fragile, gentle soul. However, hidden deep within the heart of each yellow flower is a fierce army of brave seed warriors, each sporting its own personal wind-aided parachute. When the time is right, the warriors mobilize and disperse, carried along by their parachutes to colonize new worlds forContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Dandelion”

While your featherless flockmates consume many victuals you could do without, you do share a common preference for crunchy dishes. As well, since these dishes come in single-serving portions and are often presented in communal feeding bowls, they are tailor-made for group gatherings. Best of all, if a popular dish is served when you areContinueContinue reading “Day 159: Grandma’s Chips”

There is something to be said for retaining creative control over your own projects. So let’s say you signed a modeling contract with Wet Bird Couture Modeling Agency. But the crispy paper it was printed on was so shreddably delectable you didn’t stop to actually read it before you signed. Which is how you ended up sharing creative controlContinueContinue reading “Day 158: Posing with Platypus”

In featherless culture, many young flock members go through a rite of passage where they gather in large groups and throw a small round object around. During this ritual, it is customary for the more experienced participants to yell at the newbies, “Keep your eye on the ball!” In the same way, one of the first lessonsContinueContinue reading “Day 157: Eye on the Cheezer”

When your feathers decide to launch into a bird-wide molt at the start of a brand new nesting season, it may be wise to get creative about advertising your candidacy. For instance, a daily shower keeps the dander down (and out of delicate ladybird nostrils). Setting is also critical. Since ladybirds are not immune to theContinueContinue reading “Day 156: Showers with Birds”

In common slang today, it said of some beings that they have an “eagle eye.” This means they have very keen and detailed general vision. But what is not so well known is that some beings have even more refined versions of this general “eagle eye.” For instance, every so often a very special beingContinueContinue reading “Day 155: Waffle Eye”

Spring is a unique season amongst seasons. In spring, everything looks fresh and new (on account of how near-daily “spring showers” drench you again almost as soon as you get dry). But this is for your ultimate evolutionary good, as nothing lures a ladybird like a well-groomed, freshly showered manly manbird. If showering daily is whatContinueContinue reading “Day 154: The First Showers of Spring”

If there is one being who should be required to sign a personal safety waiver before entering Casa Feathers n Beak, it is the hard boiled egg. This is because the Casa is patrolled by a Hard Boiled Egg Hawk, who just happens to be known as the wiliest and most deadly predator, well, ever. Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 153: The Hard Boiled Egg Hawk”

Hiring a large featherless assistant has its pros and its cons. On the “pros” side, the featherless ones make natural “beta” flock members, are easily trainable, and have plenty of the crispy green paper needed to acquire more birdseed, bird toys, and waffle ingredients. On the “cons” side, sometimes they like the same delicacies you do.ContinueContinue reading “Day 152: Waffle Guard”

When you have a truly refined palate, every step in the menu planning process must be scrutinized for quality. For example, perhaps one day you notice one of your favorite gourmet dishes, “grilled cheese,” is on the menu. Such a simple dish requires extra scrutiny, since all three ingredients (bread, butter, cheese) contribute equally to its relativeContinueContinue reading “Day 151: Grilled Cheese Auditions”