Comments on: An Essay

By: Corby Phillips

Corby Phillips — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:41:16 +0000

Nice essay. You should always have a job teaching creative writing!

By: Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:05:52 +0000

Thank you so much Marjorie! I sometimes try and write about the guilt, the drama and the rotten part of it as much as the wonderful part, because, as I’ve said before, “It’s not all skittles and beer.” I think writing about the reality of it just makes sense.

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:32:30 +0000

Oh Patricia! I love how you tell it like it is and not afraid to do so. I am sure we ALL feel like this at times and yet are too embarrassed to admit it — I know I have.

What would we do without you and the constant encouragement you give to us!

Thank you!

Marjorie

By: Freada Dillon

Freada Dillon — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:11:00 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but thanks, I needed that. This morning it was steamed whole-grain pasta stuffed with almond butter, sprinkled with ground flaxseed and rolled oats. And that was an easy treat. Gak! I’ve read your articles now for a few years and can relate at all times. Roxanne, the CAG was our first adventure in self-inflicted punishment. Then came abandoned RIP the Yellow-crested Amazon (Named by Roxanne because he had no name). Then before I came out of this obviously manic-induced psychosis, along came Silvio (aka: Cracker – renamed by Roxanne), the U-2, who was just reaching sexual maturity and had decided he did NOT want to continue to be raised like a puppy by 2 boys from the school I worked for. Well, needless to say, our life has changed dramatically. Just when we had settled in South Florida in a small apartment, just the 2 of us for the first time in a long time — needless to say, I recommend much more research, and much less compulsiveness to any and all who ask about being owned by a parrot. My Roxanne has her own PLOG (parrot log) and I am her personal assistant. People rarely believe it when I tell them what she does and says. Thanks for the article. I have a feeling I will need to read it afresh frequently. Blessings, Freada and the flock.

By: Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:45:26 +0000

Hi Michael,
It’s right here:

http://parrotnation.com/2011/01/09/preparing-yourself-for-getting-a-bird/

I’m sorry, but your email ended up in the spam file. I just fished it out this minute.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:00:08 +0000

What happened to the “So you think your ready for a parrot?” article… I had linked to it frtom my website but now the link is dead. Would like to put it on my website, credited of course, please let me know. Michael

By: judie

judie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:57:51 +0000

I loved your story. I totally understand it, because I have a macaw. And she lives free. Fortunately, she’s potty trained, or perch trained! Keep up the good work. I am bookmarking and I’ll be a regular visitor now.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:07:53 +0000

Wonderful story Patricia, what I love about you is your just like everyone else, same worries, etc. Sometimes while reading your stories I find myself saying,”this sounds like me”. And when someone posts to you , you listen. And knowing Ann personally, yes she is one amazing lady. I use to look forward to seeing her at the seminars given in N.Va.
debbie
mr.irene(cag)

By: Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:49:34 +0000

Susan,
Don’t worry. You’re doing fine. I was in the same position as you not to long ago. Nothing is written in stone with the exception that, “An all-seed diet simply blows!” You will learn just as I did and you’ll get through it. Eventually you will be floored at the advanced knowledge you have on keeping birds. It just sort of “happens.” I think about the stuff I have to read now in order to research articles and it slays me that just a few years ago, I NEVER would have gotten through the research. Now? No big deal. Just keep learning and reading. You’ll be fine. And so by the way will Jose!

By: Susan Pohlers

Susan Pohlers — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:35:17 +0000

As someone relatively new to the “bird” game let me add this: I am feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information coming at me and trying to discern what is good and what is garbage. I of course want to do what is best for my bird, a DYHA, and trying to figure that out is becoming mind-boggling at times.
Different types of food and feeding said food, toys, supplements, grooming, to clip wings or not, clicker training, positive re-enforcement training, cages, playstands, etc. How is a person to know what is right? I even worry that I’m worrying too much about all this!
Thank God Jose is as patient with me as I am with him. In time we will wade through all of this together and be better for it. Thanks Patricia for your website and for understanding!

Susan Pohlers
& Jose Parrot