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Being small and round with plenty of soft, fluffy feathers and big black eyes gives you a natural advantage – because of course you are so cute that everyone likes you right away. This also makes you a natural for the position of “household greeter.” The job is simple and comes with plenty of admirationContinueContinue reading “Day 159: Greeter”

If you are lucky enough to come already equipped with a sharp beak, talons, plenty of feathers, and keen senses, you never have to worry about a predator sneaking up on you. With these tools and your innate “predator early alert” system, you can tell in a moment if another entity is encroaching on yourContinueContinue reading “Day 158: Operation Squelch”

No one ever said that the field of “modeling” was easy. When you are an in-demand fashion model (with feathers) you have your work cut out for you to bring your A-game to each and every photo shoot. As well, since photo shoots can begin at any moment and your (large, featherless) photographer always thinksContinueContinue reading “Day 157: Modeling”

Just having feathers automatically makes you a favorite choice for all sorts of fun games. An especially great game to play is called “Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?” Once you master it, you can play all day long. Here is what to do. First, just stand next to an object. Next, look very cute (thisContinueContinue reading “Day 156: Which One is Mommy’s Favorite?”

Many species – although mostly those which are lucky enough to have feathers – migrate. Some migrate very long distances. Others might migrate shorter distances. Migration itself is an art that involves all the senses. For example, you must know in advance where you want to end up. And you must be able to discernContinueContinue reading “Day 155: Migration”

When you are the smallest, roundest, cutest being in a household of large pale featherless creatures, it can be easy for them to forget to consult you in critical matters…..such as cooking your dishes. However, a simple shriek (or a few) can easily remedy this oversight. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts Special Guest: GrandmaContinueContinue reading “Day 154: Culinary Consulting”

Keen predators (with feathers) always have all senses on high alert for signs of prey. This way, no matter how cleverly your lunch tries to hide, or how well-equipped it may be to defend itself, you always retain the upper hand. Say, for instance, you are ambling along and spy a crunchy cracker safe inContinueContinue reading “Day 153: On the Hunt”

Just because you were born to navigate the complexities of leafy tree limbs and narrow nest holes doesn’t always mean you feel like doing it. This (of course) is what your large featherless assistant is for. Once you have a featherless assistant of your very own, you have plenty of options when you’d like toContinueContinue reading “Day 152: Curbside Service”

Being small and very cute with feathers has its perks. For instance, often your doting grandparents (aka the “Tall Tree” and the “Small Tree”) like to buy you posh presents. Of course, after your mommy unwraps them and sets them up for you, you must establish ownership so she doesn’t mistakenly assume you want toContinueContinue reading “Day 151: Circle O’ Toys”

Living with the large featherless beings has many perks – including shared dietary preferences. For instance, since you both like flingable crunchy things very much, you can try new dishes together and compare notes. It is also good that you are on hand, since the featherless ones are less naturally observant and may miss outContinueContinue reading “Day 150: Biscotti”