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Sometimes your large featherless caretaker contracts something called “being under the weather.” You can tell she has this when she naps in the middle of the day (an activity usually reserved for you). But since having feathers automatically makes you an excellent nurse, you already know that sitting on her head while she sleeps isContinueContinue reading “Day 95: Nursing”

In a way, Meg Daley Olmert’s book “Made for Each Other” didn’t tell me anything any animal lover (and especially any parront) doesn’t already know. Hanging out with Pearl feels good. Check. Pearl enjoys it too. Check. We need our pets as much as (okay, probably more than) they need us. Check. Rather, what IContinueContinue reading “Made for Each Other: the Biology of the Human-Animal Bond”

Sometimes my (awesome) friends buy me presents for no reason. Technically, most of the presents are for Pearl, but we share them. Sort of. As you can see. p.s. the super cool throw (and the equally fetching birdcage pillow in the background) both came to us courtesy of my bff and Marshall’s. Author: Shannon CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 94: New Arrivals”

There is an undeniable allure to a good-looking man in a tuxedo. Clearly the ladies can’t resist it. The large featherless beings do look pretty good in their tuxedos, it is true. But what if you are a (very) attractive avian with the kind of natural grey and white coloration that can set off yourContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Tuxedo”

Love knows no barriers. No boundaries. It arises regardless of what species you are or whether other people believe it is possible for your particular species to feel or express true love. Since true love lasts a lifetime, it can be one of the great fulfilling joys of life. When you find enduring love, youContinueContinue reading “Day 93: True Love”

If you have feathers and a hooked bill and you spy something covered in a fresh crinkly crunchy plastic wrapper, it is only a matter of time before pure instinct takes over. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Let’s say that all your life, when you looked at that corded device that delivers hot air out of one end, people said to you, “That is a ‘blow dryer’.” But then let’s say one day you brought a parrot home to stay. And your parrot looked at that same device and discovered, “Wow! AContinueContinue reading “A Blow Dryer with a View”

Parties are naturally quite festive. What makes them even more festive is when there are feathers present. When there are feathers present AND a new dish to try, even better. When there are feathers present AND a new dish to try AND new guests coming over, it is like hitting the party jackpot. Say, for instance,ContinueContinue reading “Day 91: Coffee Cake”

Shells are always enticing. Whether they are yours or someone else’s…..for habitation or consumption….large or less large….white or pastry-colored…..it is hard to resist a tempting shell. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

When attending a meal with the large featherless beings, it is helpful to understand their traditions. For instance, typically the host will set out all the plates in advance. This helps the attendees know where to sit, and also to guard their portions from their fellow diners. If you are aware of this tradition, youContinueContinue reading “Day 89: Plate Selection”