The large shell-less being here…. There are many pivotal days in the life of a tortoise mama. For example, there is the day your hatchling tortoise is suddenly no longer a hatchling (and you know this because her legs stick way out of her “hatchling tortoise” bathing bowl). And then there is the day youContinueContinue reading “Day 41: Baby Elephant Legs!”
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Day 40: For the Love of Toes
Not every being is lucky enough to be born with musical talent. Of course, when you have soft feathers all over your body, everyone knows you can sing. You might be out and about, just minding your own business, and suddenly a crowd of fans recognizes you and starts begging you for a spontaneous concert!ContinueContinue reading “Day 40: For the Love of Toes”
Day 39: The Cutest Box Turtle Yawn EVER
As everyone knows, we all just come out like we come out. The fact that some of us come out cuter than others isn’t a big deal…until it is. Let’s say you are a (really) cute 3-toed box turtle. You are just going about your business, swimming, exploring, napping, basking, aware of your cuteness butContinueContinue reading “Day 39: The Cutest Box Turtle Yawn EVER”
Day 38: Turtle Besties
Everyone needs friends. Whether you are a shelled being, a feathered being, or even one of those large and unfortunate beings who doesn’t have a shell or any feathers, friends are essential. Friends give you hugs when you need them. They don’t judge. They love to hang out and have fun. If your idea ofContinueContinue reading “Day 38: Turtle Besties”
Day 37: Pearl Cutts in “The Case of the Missing Coffee”
Working with large featherless beings has its pros. It also has its cons. For instance, even though you are a famous and feathery actor juggling multiple high-visibility, high-pressure creative projects at any given time, you can still get up in the morning and get to work right away with a chirp in your voice andContinueContinue reading “Day 37: Pearl Cutts in “The Case of the Missing Coffee””
Day 36: Living the Pet Box Turtle Life
Being rescued has its pros and its cons. Among the pros – you will never again be in danger of stepping off a concrete curb into a busy street and ending up as a (SOB) turtle pancake. And the cons? After taking up comfy residence in your new home, you may not immediately recognize yourContinueContinue reading “Day 36: Living the Pet Box Turtle Life”
Day 35: Tortoise Clearance
When you are young with a shell and you are growing very fast, life brings new surprises every day. Literally. For example, perhaps yesterday you maneuvered your strong young shelled self into your favorite parking spot right under the shiny desk chair. Then, when you were ready to get going again, you simply hoisted yourselfContinueContinue reading “Day 35: Tortoise Clearance”
Day 34: Cheering Up the Props
Life as a feathered being can be hectic. At some point it just makes sense to outsource certain tasks to free up time for things only you can do. Of course, this then presents other challenges. Like keeping the help happy. Let’s say, for example, you have a big new show coming up. Pressure isContinueContinue reading “Day 34: Cheering Up the Props”
Day 33: Turtle & Tortoise Meet and Greet
The large shell-less being here…. Once people find out there is more than one shelled being in our little flock, I can typically predict what question is coming next. They want to know if my two shells get along. Here, the first challenge is to define “get along.” I used to struggle with this untilContinueContinue reading “Day 33: Turtle & Tortoise Meet and Greet”
Day 32: Healthy Tortoise Eating Plan
As a young tortoise on the go, you need to make sure you stay well hydrated…and well-nourished. Hydration is easy enough, since your large shell-less assistant won’t agree to cease and desist from dunking you in your large red tortoise bath on a daily (yes, daily!) basis. Sheesh. You’re not a little baby tort anymore.ContinueContinue reading “Day 32: Healthy Tortoise Eating Plan”
Love & Feathers & Shells 