In a busy interspecies flock, you’ve got to be a quick study to figure out how to be first in line for treats, pats and cuddles. In other words, there are lots of (very cute) wide open mouths to feed…and every lap has a reservation list a mile long. One great way to shoulder yourContinueContinue reading “Day 338: A Tortoise and Her Grandpa”
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Day 335: Tortoise Begs for Treats
It can pay to be slow and low to the ground when you live in an interspecies flock. From this unique vantage point, you can quickly learn who is in charge of what and how to work them for all they are worth. For example, it doesn’t take long to learn that your large shell-lessContinueContinue reading “Day 335: Tortoise Begs for Treats”
Day 332: Redfoot Resting Face
When you are born with a shell on your back, you can look forward to a lot of resting. A LOT of resting. After all, there is no need to work out or exercise – you do that every time you get up! And lugging around that heavy shell while foraging guarantees “calories in, caloriesContinueContinue reading “Day 332: Redfoot Resting Face”
Day 326: The Redfoot Of Many Colors
When you are born with red-dotted feet, it doesn’t take a lot of mental revving to figure out how the powers-that-be came up with your common species name. But just because you are known for having red dots, that doesn’t mean you can’t have other colors of dots as well. For example, perhaps you decideContinueContinue reading “Day 326: The Redfoot Of Many Colors”
Day 323: The Good Shelled Life
Every being wants to live a good life. Of course, the details of what, precisely, a “good life” looks like can vary wildly from one individual to the next. Some seem born to carve caves out of rocks – tackling life with brute strength and a dogged determination to walk uphill from start to finish.ContinueContinue reading “Day 323: The Good Shelled Life”
Day 320: A Perfect Tortoise Poncho
Winter is definitely a time of rest. If you weren’t supposed to nap a lot in winter, then why’d they make the days so short? On days you feel especially snoozy, you may even want to extend your afternoon nap right into your evening siesta. But the one thing you don’t want to do isContinueContinue reading “Day 320: A Perfect Tortoise Poncho”
Day 317: The Best Laid Tortoise Plans
In some situations, having a shell that covers and protects you from front to back and top to bottom is very, very good. In other situations, it might be somewhat less good. For instance, let’s say you are meandering along and you can feel a restful nap coming on. It is coming on strong andContinueContinue reading “Day 317: The Best Laid Tortoise Plans”
Day 290: A Very Green Redfoot Tortoise
As one well-known cold-blooded being so famously said, “it is not easy being green.” Of course, if being green is difficult, try being red! For starters, red is the official color of chefs everywhere – on account of how it always makes you hungry. So that means snacks are always on your mind. All itContinueContinue reading “Day 290: A Very Green Redfoot Tortoise”
Day 287: A Tortoise’s Favorite Seat
When it comes to seating, it doesn’t really matter what species you are. Everyone has their preferences. For instance, your own personal taste may run to sitting on top of things. Or perhaps you prefer to sit underneath things. Maybe you like your seats more simple and spare….or plush and fluffy. If you aren’t sureContinueContinue reading “Day 287: A Tortoise’s Favorite Seat”
Day 275: The Big Girl Tortoise Door
Every being is little when they are born. Even very large little beings will get much larger as they grow up. And very small (silver dollar-sized) beings will also get bigger as they get older. Getting bigger comes with lots of perks. For example, you might get a bigger water dish….heck, a whole bowl onceContinueContinue reading “Day 275: The Big Girl Tortoise Door”
Love & Feathers & Shells 