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In the U.S. government, there is a group called the “Appropriations Committee.” This committee is in charge of deciding what belongs to whom. Given the task focus, it is surprising there aren’t more beings with feathers on the committee. Reason being – if you have soft feathers, adorable round black eyes, and a cute greyContinueContinue reading “Day 88: Appropriations”

If you have feathers, this automatically makes you an excellent consultant. It is like you were born for the role. No matter what the issue is, or how well the others (the ones without feathers) think they are handling it, you can feel confident you have something to add that will make the outcome evenContinueContinue reading “Day 87: Consulting”

The Movie: “Waffle Domination” Plot Synopsis: As any hungry avian knows, the “waffle” can be a wily and elusive target. This is why the most successful waffle hunters take charge from first encounter, using domination skills culled from championship UFC fighters. For instance, standing right in the center of the waffle while gripping it deeply withContinueContinue reading “The Movie: “Waffle Domination””

Someone’s doting Grandma recently bought him a handful of “living watercress.” It didn’t live that long. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Bird Enjoys All-You-Can-Eat Buffet” Plot Synopsis: Human beings aren’t the only ones who enjoy the occasional (frequent) all-you-can-eat buffet. In fact, if you happen to have feathers, the buffet doesn’t even have to offer many different items to have major appeal. One item, attractively presented – such as millet, for instance – can moreContinueContinue reading “The Movie: “Bird Enjoys All-You-Can-Eat Buffet””

The Movie: “Basil Carnage” Plot Synopsis: This real-time footage captures Mommy’s basil plant as it attempts to defend itself from a merciless feathery marauder. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

It is always good to get the New Year’s eating off on a healthy note. Since both members of Casa Feathers N’ Beak enjoy steamed greens, they are an easy choice. However, some members of the household have better manners than others. For instance, maybe there is a bowl of freshly steamed greens sitting outContinueContinue reading “Day 85: Defense”

The Movie: “Bird Loves Waffles” Plot Synopsis: Rare footage captures a ravenous but cagey diner simultaneously guarding and ingesting a freshly toasted delicacy. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The fluffy, feathery member of the household is so round and small and cute it is easy for his Mommy to forget his prehistoric origins. At least until he spies a large, dark green leafy frond of KALE and his “inner predator” comes OUT.

When you are small, round, and cute with grey feathers, you quickly become well-versed in the “Psychology of Perching.” Where you choose to perch says everything about your place in the household pecking order – which is at the very top, of course. And nothing says “top” like “high.” Here, if you cannot secure aContinueContinue reading “Day 83: Perching”