Daily life in an interspecies flock takes on an especially interesting dimension when most of your flock are introverts. It can sometimes feel like you spend most of your time competing to see how far away from each other you can get. But just because you like your alone-time (whether “in shell” or “out ofContinueContinue reading “Resting in Place with Malti: Turtle Cuddles”
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Cuteness for Comfort with Pearl: A Good Reason to Stretch
“Stretching” is under-rated. Sometimes it can seem like if something doesn’t just come to you effortlessly, it isn’t meant for you. But when you are born as a small and delicious prey species, you know the predators don’t see it that way. Anything as tasty as you is worth stretching for! And so you alsoContinueContinue reading “Cuteness for Comfort with Pearl: A Good Reason to Stretch”
Being Brave with Bruce: Simply Irresistible
There is no doubt that some beings pop out cuter than others. It doesn’t seem fair, but there it is. However, being perched at the very tippy top of the “cuteness chain” isn’t all sunshine and lady box turtles. It can also get you plated and served faster than you can say “your order isContinueContinue reading “Being Brave with Bruce: Simply Irresistible”
Resting in Place with Malti: Practicing Patience
Being born slow and low to the ground is no guarantee of patience. The only way you get that is to work for it. Even worse, patience can be oh-so stealthy and elusive when it wants to be. Which can be really annoying until you remember your secret weapon. “Cuteness.” Even patience can’t resist aContinueContinue reading “Resting in Place with Malti: Practicing Patience”
Cuteness for Comfort with Pearl: A Song In Your Heart
Waking up for another whole day is not for amateurs. You just never know who might be waiting – or how hungry they may be feeling. But there are places to go, things to do and ladybirds to meet. So “up” it is….scared or not, prepared or not. The first thing you want to doContinueContinue reading “Cuteness for Comfort with Pearl: A Song In Your Heart”
Love & Feathers & Shells 