While it is true that the large featherless beings are slavishly devoted to feathers, they aren’t the only species to feel this way. Turns out beings with fur can be pretty fond of feathers too! Sometimes this is because of how tunefully (loudly) parrots can sing. Sometimes it is due to “cuteness.” But most oftenContinueContinue reading “Day 307: The Parrot and the Pupperazzi”
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Day 304: Cockatiel Is Heading In
Even the brightest light in the chandelier (or the loudest songster in the choir) can still find ways to improve. The best only stay the best because they are constantly bettering their skills. Say you are a “black ops” super-secret agent. Your legend precedes you. The merest whisper of your name, “.007,” sends ferocious foesContinueContinue reading “Day 304: Cockatiel Is Heading In”
Day 301: Cockatiel Gives Cuteness Assistance
When you’ve had fluffy feathers your whole life, it is easy to forget not every being is so lucky. You are so used to the adoration, the adulation, the fainting fans, the fame – how everyone always wants to be near you just in case one of your feathers falls off and lands on them,ContinueContinue reading “Day 301: Cockatiel Gives Cuteness Assistance”
Day 298: Cockatiel Takes a Grateful Nap
Being part of a flock is always fun, but it is especially fun around the holidays. This, of course, is because your personal Small Chef pulls out all the stops in preparing all your favorite delicacies. When the big day o’ gratitude finally arrives, as the official “alpha” flock member, you can expect to haveContinueContinue reading “Day 298: Cockatiel Takes a Grateful Nap”
Day 295: Grateful for Feathers
As the day o’ gratitude draws near, it is only natural to find your mind turning to the things you feel thankful for. Let’s say you are small and covered in feathers. So you might feel very grateful for those feathers. And also very grateful for your cute pink feet. And of course quite gratefulContinueContinue reading “Day 295: Grateful for Feathers”
Day 286: Cockatiel in the Case of the Empty Plate
In acting as in life, you just never know what a day may bring. Some days, your plate may be very full….even full to overflowing. On other days, your plate may be….empty. Such is the flexibility required to navigate life as a famous and feathery actor – or even a famous and feathery pint-sized superContinueContinue reading “Day 286: Cockatiel in the Case of the Empty Plate”
Day 262: The Cockatiel and the Small Chef
As everyone knows, beings with feathers are born with very sensitive palates. Not all featherless chefs are willing or able to master the rigorous culinary standards of such discerning diners. But those who make the effort are rewarded with rave five feather reviews. Some may even win themselves the coveted role of “Personal Small Chef”ContinueContinue reading “Day 262: The Cockatiel and the Small Chef”
Day 259: Cockatiel Rules the Roost
When you are born covered in feathers, “ruling the roost” is a pretty big deal. In short, you want to be the one doing it. There are many time-honored methods to accomplish this goal, but one of the finest is also the simplest. It is called “cuteness.” When you are the cutest flock member, youContinueContinue reading “Day 259: Cockatiel Rules the Roost”
Day 247: Cockatiel Investigates An Imposter
Some beings just pop right out of the egg and it is clear – they are born to be a star. But super-stardom itself can take some getting used to. Sure, there are the personally-crafted “hand-fed” delicacies and the posh yet super-secure accommodations and the never-ending stream of five-feather reviews to enjoy every day. AllContinueContinue reading “Day 247: Cockatiel Investigates An Imposter”
Day 244: Cockatiel Meets His Inner Tortoise
“Birds of a feather” and all that aside, when you live in an interspecies flock, it just makes sense to keep on good terms with your shelled flock mates. After all, you may look really different on the outside, but on the inside you share an ancient and noble lineage right down to your DNA.ContinueContinue reading “Day 244: Cockatiel Meets His Inner Tortoise”
Love & Feathers & Shells 