Day 56: Brunching with Tortoises

Shelled beings are very smart. Shelled beings who are born with red dots all over their feet, necks, head and tail are particularly intelligent. If you happen to cohabitate with one of these small shelled geniuses, you might even get to see their smarts at work….for the right motivation, of course. Here is an example.ContinueContinue reading “Day 56: Brunching with Tortoises”

Day 26: Is It Edible?

The world looks quite different when you are small and strong and low to the ground. From this vantage point, you can see all sorts of opportunities less observant beings might miss. When you do encounter a new item, it is time to size up its potential. The best way to do this is toContinueContinue reading “Day 26: Is It Edible?”

Day 23: Crunching Clover

When your large shell-less assistant insists on keeping you on the vet-recommended “healthy tort eating plan,” you have to take your opportunities to chow whenever they present themselves. For instance, perhaps you find yourself out on the lawn one day, along with your assistant and your small, loud, feathery brother. You are wearing some sortContinueContinue reading “Day 23: Crunching Clover”