Every few months or so, Pearl does something called “molting”. It starts gradually….a feather here, another feather there. Then a longer feather – let’s say a tail feather – suddenly drops out. And it’s on. It is worth mentioning that Pearl seems as mystified by the process as any of the rest of us.
I think I need to stop complaining to my friends about needing a new hobby. Because clearly I already have one – and it is called “visiting the Buffalo Exchange”. The Buffalo Exchange, of course, is only the coolest, awesomest, custom-made-for-moie secondhand store ever invented. That (like who is the prettiest bird in the whole … Continue reading »
So today I had a pretty big day. Actually, a REALLY big day. Today, I signed a lease on our new home! Pearl and I move in August. You must understand – house-hunting is not a peaceful process for me….introvert-nester that I am, I may roam the world for work (and occasionally for play) but … Continue reading »
Today I am grateful for: Enthusiastic middle & high school students (like the ones I spoke to this morning at Northland Christian School) who are courageous enough to be respectful, kind, supportive, and welcoming at an age when they might be forgiven for behaving otherwise. Bravo! (I am also very grateful for their parents and … Continue reading »
IMO, you haven’t truly lived until you’ve taken a car ride with a cockatiel. I am going to spare you the audio version, but while Pearl gets revved up when she thinks she is going somewhere, and she is super-excited when we arrive (unless we are arriving at the V-E-T), the getting there can be … Continue reading »
