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Parrots are very giving and generous. Whatever they have, they want to share it. If they love you, they want to share it even more….and share even more of it. This means that once you welcome a being with feathers into your life, every day is like your birthday. You will get surprise presents justContinueContinue reading “Presents from Parrots: Spelunking”

Being a famous and feathery actor means getting comfortable with playing many different types of roles in all different types of weather. It could be sunny and hot, or rainy and cool, or overcast with lots of clouds, depending on what that particular part demands. This, of course, requires lots of weather-related “props.” But whatContinueContinue reading “Thursday Thriller: Pearl Cutts in “The Downed Cloud””

When you tend to congregate in larger gatherings, it is important to find ways to let your flock mates know what is yours so they know it has been claimed and isn’t up for grabs. Not only is this important to have the most posh and comfy life possible, but it also ensures you getContinueContinue reading “Pearl Explains Parrots: Turf”

Even the smallest splash of gratitude can add sugar and spice to the blandest day. Like walking into your kitchen one morning, only to discover a big, bright, shiny disco ball hanging where your dull daily overhead light used to be, thankfulness gets your heart pumping and your eyes sparkling and your feet moving, untilContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Gratefuls: Pearl & Shannon Share”

Everyone knows that “cage free” is always better. Whether the activity in question is dining, preening, nesting, molting, pooping, singing (screeching), stretching, remodeling or greeting, it is best enjoyed “cage free.” This way, the feathered being in question can really spread out and enjoy it, plus invite nearby flock members to join in if theyContinueContinue reading “Monday Happys: Cage Free Breakfast”

Parrots are very giving and generous. Whatever they have, they want to share it. If they love you, they want to share it even more….and share even more of it. This means that once you welcome a being with feathers into your life, every day is like your birthday. You will get surprise presents justContinueContinue reading “Presents from Parrots: Quality Control”

When you are a famous and feathery actor, you get used to having admirers. It’s not like you are doing anything special to get fans. They just take one look at your round black eyes, your sweet curved beak, your cute pink feet and all those downy grey and white feathers, and they are smitten.ContinueContinue reading “Thursday Thriller: Pearl Cutts in “Not-So-Secret Admirers with Feathers””

Parrots like to travel – why else would they have wings? But they aren’t well-suited to the “economy style” traveling favored by many of their large featherless flock mates. The clanking, the banging, the honking, the crashing, the inevitable arrival of the grumpy beings in blue suits with badges and firearms….none of this occurs whenContinueContinue reading “Pearl Explains Parrots: Travel”

Well here it is – Day 2 of a whole brand sparkling new year! So many possibilities! So much to see and do! So many restful naps to take (how will we ever fit them all in?)! But with gratitude, all things are possible. Paths open up, connections get made, new ideas bloom and flourish,ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Gratefuls: Pearl & Shannon Share”

Every so often, when you get really lucky, the first day of a whole, fresh new year falls on a Monday. This means you can really start out your new year on the right foot. For instance, you don’t have to do any “work” (on account of how no one thinks going to “work” makesContinueContinue reading “Monday Happys: Happy New Year!”