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The Movie: “Self-Admiration Society Meeting” Plot Synopsis: The founder and chairman of the Self-Admiration Society calls the first meeting to order (with a little help from an enthusiastic new member).   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Noodles are soft. They are hollow. They are light and can gain altitude quickly. Clearly, they are made for flinging…..or they could be, if the large featherless diners had a real vision for what they’re missing. This (of course) provides a great “teachable moment” as well as a chance to easily entertain the other diners.ContinueContinue reading “Day 76: Noodles”

The Movie: “Pearl Goes Organic” Plot Synopsis: In this compelling documentary, an adventurous feathery film producer makes his own case for the merits of organic cheese popcorn from Whole Foods Market.   Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Five Star Service” Plot Synopsis: A certain feathery celebrity insists upon (and receives) the highest grade of customer service at his favorite (albeit noisy) gourmet restaurant. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts  

The theory of “social connectedness” proves how influential one’s closest flock mates can be. Everything from personal style to dining habits can be altered when two beings spend copious quantities of time together. Say, for instance, that one being (one who doesn’t have feathers) starts eating a new dish called “fish.” Usually that will meanContinueContinue reading “Day 75: Fish!”

There is a strategy to enjoying celebrations. Basically, you want to make sure you are at the center of everything. Whether it is wrapping presents for others, meeting new guests, selecting your gifts, or just chilling with “the Fam,” the more attention is focused on you, the more fun you will have. Author: Shannon CuttsContinueContinue reading “Day 74: Celebrations”

The Movie: “Pearl Eats Pizza” Plot synopsis: A very hungry feathery hookbill tunnels his way through the center of a large gourmet slice (that his Mommy was about to eat) as “Moneyball” plays in the background. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

The Movie: “Pearl the Destroyer” Plot Synopsis: Pearl explores Mommy’s makeup drawer, spies a crunchy wicker basket, and immediately begins a long overdue remodeling project. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts

Every born leader quite naturally attracts eager personal assistants. This is a tough job – while there are many applicants, obviously only the best of the best are accepted. Once a worthy and well-trained featherless being has graduated to “personal assistant” status, they can take shifts being in charge of “The Con.” “The Con,” ofContinueContinue reading “Day 73: “The Con””

For festive gatherings with more attendees, it is still customary in some circles to create what is known as a “seating chart.” With a seating chart, you plot out in advance where every guest will sit, paying attention to details such as age, gender, dining or companion preferences, status, and more. Of course, when someContinueContinue reading “Day 72: Seating Charts”