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Choosing to live in a flock (rather than on your own) has its advantages. Especially if you are the “alpha” flock member. Plus, at some point even the most suavely solo manbird may decide to settle down. But even taking up a life of domestic bliss doesn’t mean everything gets shared. Manly manbirds still needContinueContinue reading “Day 23: Wicker Wheel for One”

Here at Casa Feathers ‘n Beak, the entire flock has a keen appreciation of fine literature. In fact, no element of any new book goes unappreciated – from substance, content, and style, to construction, quality, and overall (um) aesthetics. (Read Pearl’s mommy’s full review of this AWESOME book: http://loveandfeathers.com/2014/10/16/wild-connection/) Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. For more than 70 full lengthContinueContinue reading “Day 22: Wild Connection”

When you are the acknowledged “alpha” in your flock, it goes without saying you get first dibs on delectable morsels….. Regardless of whose plate they happen to be sitting on. At times, flock mates (of any species) may balk at your “alpha” privileges – this, of course, just gives you another handy chance to reinforceContinueContinue reading “Day 21: First Dibs”

When you are little and famous and feathery, hiring a (large, featherless) Mommyguard is always a wise move. Of course, there are times you will need to send your Mommyguard (who doubles as your personal assistant) into the other rooms to get your snacks, lunches, dinners, and treats. During these times, you will want to step in as the official BirdieguardContinueContinue reading “Day 20: Birdieguard”

Working from home is not for everybody. Those who love it know how to surround themselves with the best assistants so they always have the right kind of support. For freelance writers in particular, a special type of support is needed to ensure quality is consistent for every article, blog post, and book copy delivered. OnlyContinueContinue reading “Day 19: Writing Assistant”

Many young beings (both feathery and featherless) enjoy playing a game called “I Spy.” In this game, they might call out descriptions (but not names) of different things they spy. Clues might include “it starts with the letter ‘E’,” or “it is round and white,” or “it is quite tasty.” The more detailed the cluesContinueContinue reading “Day 18: I Spy”

Just because a snack is free and looks crunchy and delicious doesn’t mean it should be trusted. For this very reason, all over the world, “snack security” specialists are hard at work keeping diners safe from rogue snacks. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. For more than 70 full length feature stories about our fab and feathery star thatContinueContinue reading “Day 17: Snack Security”

Being the famous feathery face of Wet Bird Couture is hard work. You need to know which fellow VIP’s to flock with (to get more publicity for your line). You need to pick the right featherless assistant to handle your affairs. And, of course, you need to know how to “work the camera.” For many,ContinueContinue reading “Day 16: Working the Camera”

For the most feathery and famous beings, they can expect their days to be filled with a steady stream of visitors. Of course, visitors bearing gifts are received first. And gifts that are especially tasty, shiny, or feathery will move the visitor closer to the front of the receiving line. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: PearlContinueContinue reading “Day 15: Visitors Bearing Gifts”

Foraging species (with or without feathers) quickly become adept at spotting delicacies. For example, perhaps one day you are casually scouting the terrain for snacks, when all of a sudden you spy…….mashed potatoes! There is an unattended bowl FULL of them sitting right in front of you! Here, it is a great idea to jump rightContinueContinue reading “Day 14: The Mashed Potato Hawk”