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In many tropical places, after a heat wave comes a period called “Indian Summer.” This cooling off period….after real summer and before real fall, is a lot like….spring. And spring (as everyone knows) is a time for romance. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  He invitesContinueContinue reading “Day 349: Indian Summer”

Being .007, pint-sized super spy (with feathers), means you can make even the most dangerous mission look effortless. But a peek behind the scenes reveals the rigorous ongoing training and skills-building that keeps you at the top of your game. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  HeContinueContinue reading “Day 348: Sparring Practice”

The stingray is a cartilaginous fish closely related to that most fearsome of ocean predators – the shark. But the stingray can go the shark one better. This is because the stingray has two ways to dispatch prey: its sharp teeth and its venomous barbed stinger. Clearly it takes a very confident, powerful (and hungry)ContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Stingray”

There are many things about featherless culture that can feel somewhat….mystifying. For example, they like to take true menu classics – like fresh and crispy leafy greens for instance – and, well, customize them. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  He invites all of his VIPContinueContinue reading “Day 347: Steamed Greens”

Some beings – especially those with feathers – seem to attract admirers wherever they go. Even if they are just minding their own business, attending to necessary daily tasks (“prettiness,” “cuteness,” et al), admirers find them anyway. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: Pearl Cutts   p.s. Pearl is very excited about his new online SHOP!  He invites allContinueContinue reading “Day 346: Flirting with Time”

When you are born with feathers, it doesn’t take you long to realize not all the beings you will meet are as cute and feathery as you are. Since science has not yet found a cure for those who can’t grow their own feathers, when approached for interviews it is best to offer style advice thatContinueContinue reading “Day 345: Home Makeover”

Living the flock life quite naturally creates a set of rather unique instinctual skills. For instance, even in a gathering of thousands, you will automatically know when a flock member has wandered away on their own. And since the protection of your flock is all that stands between you and someone else’s voracious fangs, the wandererContinueContinue reading “Day 344: Wild Scone Roundup”

If you are part of a wild foraging flock of feathered beings, there is a good chance you are all interested in dining on the same types of items. Seeds. Seeds. Oh, and of course, seeds. If you are an “indoor forager” with feathers, however, you are likely at the mercy of whatever your largeContinueContinue reading “Day 343: Green….Eggs?”

It is a well known fact that all beings with feathers have highly sensitive palates. They also evaluate their culinary selections based on more than just taste – color, texture and overall “fling-ability” are also keenly scrutinized. For this reason, feathered beings are the natural choice to taste test new menu items. Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author:ContinueContinue reading “Day 342: The Apple Taste Tester”

Very few feathered beings get their very own dedicated (and portable!) Tall Tree to roost on. So celebrating another full year of service rates special festivities! Happy Birthday to the Tall Tree from his loving flock! Thanks for sharing this special day with all of us! with love (and lots of feathers), Pearl, his largeContinueContinue reading “Day 341: Pearl Celebrates the Tall Tree’s Birthday!”