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As any manly manbird knows, there is only so much wooing you can do from inside the nest. Not only does staying nest-side make it difficult for the ladybirds to see how fetching you really are, but you can’t do the best tricks from inside your nest. To really (um) strut your stuff, you need toContinueContinue reading “Day 360: Aerial Nest Twirling”

Having feathers and being a humanitarian just goes hand-in-hand. For example, say you happen upon a bag full of imprisoned pastries. You don’t question, don’t hesitate, don’t second-guess your instincts. You just get right to work to set them free! Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts p.s. You can help Pearl free pastries (and waffles, andContinueContinue reading “Day 359: Free the Pastries”

Some species (with feathers) like to forage for their victuals by flying down out of the sky to nab choice portions. Other species (with feathers) prefer to graze along the ground, dine “in tree,” or pilfer from another’s snack stash. And some feathery diners prefer to simply dive straight into their dinner – subduing and ingesting in oneContinueContinue reading “Day 358: Diving for Dinner”

When all of life is a (feathery) stage, “now” is obviously the best time to begin basking in the spotlight’s warm glow. As such, when you have feathers, your life’s motto could easily be: “Right away, no waiting!” For example….. Rumbling tummy? It must be time to eat right away, no waiting. Fancy a drink ofContinueContinue reading “Day 357: Right Away, No Waiting”

The “razorback” is a term used to describe a number of species of wild boar. According to Suwanee River Ranch, the razorback is “vigilant, athletic, fast and tough…and he is merciless.” Dating back to the time Columbus first discovered America, razorbacks carry a heritage of pure adventure in their veins. As such, only the most photogenicContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Razorback”

When you are small, feathery, and very famous, the issue is not whether to hire a personal assistant, but rather, which assistant you should hire. Here, there are pros and cons to choosing one of the large featherless beings for your personal assistant. Pros: They are docile, slavishly devoted to feathers, easy to train, and attentive. Cons: OccasionallyContinueContinue reading “Day 356: The “Backup” Assistant”

When you have feathers, keen eyesight, and a razor-sharp self-defense system, “investigation” is your middle name. You may not always be able to explain how you know what needs investigating, but your instincts never fail you. Plus, as every successor to that greatest of investigators (James Bond, of course) knows, the best way to keepContinueContinue reading “Day 355: The Bond of Bags”

While technically your large featherless assistant is supposed to be in charge of “security,” it never hurts to check her work (plus, you are better at securing things than she is anyway). For instance, let’s say you happen across a room packed with beings you haven’t met yet. You will want to give them aContinueContinue reading “Day 354: Closet Patrol”

As a descendant of swift wild foragers, you understand the critical importance of establishing daily routines. Priorities are priorities for a reason – they can save your life (and keep you out of the slobbering jaws of those who see you primarily as “snack-sized.”) Even when you live a life of modern domestic ease, thatContinueContinue reading “Day 353: Training Drills”

Today is a very special day. It is the Tall Tree’s birthday. AND it is also Pearl’s mommy’s brother’s birthday. Yup – Pearl’s Grandpa and Uncle were born on the same day! Like Pearl, they are both finely featured and very handsome (in spite of having no feathers – some things can’t be helped). Pearl doesn’tContinueContinue reading “Day 352: Happy Birthday Tall Tree!”