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According to “National Geographic,” the pufferfish is a very poor swimmer. However, it can ingest huge amounts of water or air and turn into a big spiky ball, a feat of which no other fish (no matter how well they can swim) can boast. Fashionably speaking, it can be challenging to pull off this lookContinueContinue reading “Wet Bird Couture: The Pufferfish”

When you are an experienced diner, it is easy to discern the difference between “economy” and “gourmet” dining service. Here is an example. Let’s say, for instance, that the diner is already comfortably ensconced on a soft seat (perch) and doesn’t feel like moving over to the table to take his meal. In “economy” dining, soContinueContinue reading “Day 203: Dining Lessons”

Whether you have feathers or you do not have feathers, each day comes packed chock full of choices. For instance, you might have a choice whether to admire yourself in a reflective surface…..or you could attempt a daredevil climb up a tall tree. (Here, some of you might be thinking, “why choose – do both?”ContinueContinue reading “Day 202: Choices, Choices”

Every being has a favorite color. Some beings (such as your large featherless assistant, who frankly doesn’t have much fashion sense) like boring colors such as “blue.” But for those beings with more refined senses (such as the ones with feathers, who can not only see “normal” colors but are also able to see in ultraviolet) “green” isContinueContinue reading “Day 201: Green is for Nesting”

When you are small and extremely cute with fluffy grey feathers, it is only natural that people want to make portraits in your honor. On this special day, Day 200 of “365 Days of Pearl,” Pearl’s large featherless assistant (and publicist, and biographer, and maid, and adoring mommy) is oh-so-proud to announce the unveiling of a true masterpiece.ContinueContinue reading “Day 200: A Very Feathery Portrait”

When you are quite small with fluffy grey and white feathers, it is easy for the ones without feathers to mistake you for a softie. “Oooooooh,” they coo. “Look at that BABY! So CUTE!” This can be an excellent time to set the record straight by displaying your inner “bird of prey.” Author: Shannon Cutts Co-Author: PearlContinueContinue reading “Day 199: Bird of Prey”

As the official large featherless biographer here at “Love & Feathers,” I have a confession to make. For many years, I was dissatisfied with my body shape. Most women (and increasing numbers of men) know there are several traditional “body shape types” in the fashion world – for instance, there is the “triangle,” the “invertedContinueContinue reading “Day 198: Rocking the Pear”

Some beings (usually the undiscriminating ones with fur) like to dine on roadkill. In these cases, typically they rely on others to off their dinner (sometimes hours or even days prior to their meal). When you have feathers, however, you naturally possess a much more discriminating palate. Ergo, you prefer to first personally kill and thenContinueContinue reading “Day 197: Greens Kill”

Having a large featherless assistant often means having to adopt a more “hands on” management style. While the ones without feathers can be trusted to do small routine tasks (such as changing your cage paper and scratching your neck feathers) larger task require the support of your natural leadership abilities. Take “recycling,” for instance. HowContinueContinue reading “Day 196: Recycling”

Being small, cute, and feathery with a very sensitive palate often makes you the natural choice to sample and rate new delicacies. The more enthusiasm you show for a new dish, the more successful it is likely to be upon being added to the regular menu. This means chefs and diners alike watch you closely, since they knowContinueContinue reading “Day 195: Artichoke!”