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Having feathers doesn’t automatically stack up to a life of nonstop luxury and adulation. In return, you must use your visibility for good. For instance, you know how prettiness makes the world a better place, and so you share yours freely with everyone you meet. But sometimes those who possess prettiness try to hoard it allContinueContinue reading “Day 80: The Prettiness Police”

As any true gourmand knows, much of the appeal of fine cuisine is in the presentation. Let’s say, perhaps, that your large featherless assistant offers you a green leafy thing for your breakfast. But it doesn’t look appetizing to you – until you later see it beautifully displayed on the small shelled being’s breakfast plate. Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 79: The Greens are Always Greener….”

Any member of a flock knows scouting delicious delicacies is only half the battle. The real work begins with keeping them. For instance, perhaps you have a large featherless assistant who delivers your waffles to you. This is all well and good, but you still can’t forget about poachers. Any being could come from anywhere atContinueContinue reading “Day 78: The Waffle Watcher”

Being a small, feathery, “alpha” flock leader comes with many responsibilities. For instance, you have to teach the other flock members how to fix your breakfast properly. You have to pose for endless photo ops even when you’d rather nap or shred things. And you have to keep a watchful eye on what’s yours or risk itContinueContinue reading “Day 77: Mi Heater, Su Heater”

Many of the greatest artists have selected one preferred medium. Some prefer paint on canvas. Others sculpt with marble or shape with clay. Still others – but only the edgiest of modern innovators – opt for the “waffle.” This most difficult of creative mediums requires a skill level few possess. Firm and crispy on the outside,ContinueContinue reading “Day 76: Waffle Art”

Sometimes the Small Chef makes one of your (many) favorite dishes – cheesy potatoes. Since you are small and very quick, and the dish is quite large, you can nip right in and snag the choicest portion for yourself. Over time, this strategy has earned you the nickname “Cheesy Beak.” Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: PearlContinueContinue reading “Day 75: Cheesy Beak”

When you are a small and fierce predator, there is no reason you have to limit your predatory instincts to single-prey stalking. For example, if you happen across an entire herd of tasty prey, you might as well bring them all down at once. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. For more than 70 full length feature stories aboutContinueContinue reading “Day 74: Group Prey Attack Tactics”

Only a very slim percentage of beings will ever come into this world bearing that “perfect storm” of fame-producing attributes. Look at Frank Sinatra, for instance. He was born with good looks, singing and acting talent, plus a naturally suave and debonair demeanor that made the ladies swoon. Sinatra didn’t have to go looking for fameContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Sinatra”

Over time, you have observed that each of the featherless beings in your flock comes equipped with a small rectangular flashing device. On account of how you are the only one who doesn’t have a device – and none of them have any feathers – you can only assume the device is meant to help them overcome thisContinueContinue reading “Day 73: Helping Grandpa”

Since your Grandma is a chef extraordinaire in a flock of non-chefs, sometimes she likes to try out new recipes on you first. You are happy to oblige – on account of how your palate is clearly more sensitive than the palates of your flockmates. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. For more than 70 full length feature stories aboutContinueContinue reading “Day 72: Waffle Enhancements”