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Parrots are cool. They are also one hell of a lot of work.

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essays and articles

A few things I’ve written for various Organizations and Foundations…

A Cup of Christmas “Thank You”

This is, to date, my all time favorite Christmas song. It brings me to my knees and makes me tear up. I remember when I was in college, I could never make it back home for Christmas because I couldn't... Continue Reading →

My Tropical Holiday Season

Chill Out! Easier said than done when it's 75 degrees and it's not even eight a.m. But people at work and people in the neighborhood do their best to reflect their Holiday spirit despite the weather. This is Jeannie, a... Continue Reading →

A Day in the Life: Dollar Stores, Egrets and Ducks: Part 1

(Mattie Returning From Her "Morning Constitutional") Even on a day off, the morning routine doesn't waver. I still have to get everyone up and get them fed. But at least I don't have to do it at 5:30 in the... Continue Reading →

Tiffins: The New “Black” in Portable Food Containers

I just got my new tiffins and man they are lookers! Purchased from "The Happy Tiffin," these tiffins are beautiful, functional and fun to use.  The blue tiffin on the top is a two-tier tiffin (5.0"L x 5.0"W x 4.8"H)... Continue Reading →

Coming Up For Air

Mattie and me at the Petco Festival I'm back. Back to the blog once again! My apologies for having left it untouched for so long, but I had a lot of catching up to do. As you might recall, I... Continue Reading →

The Reptile House

My friends Mike, Hermit and Lana invited me to the Reptile House. Here is my day with them:

Feeding Storks and Pelicans

I misspoke in this video referring to the Pelicans as "Penguins." I obviously know the difference but apparently my mouth got ahead of my brain. These are Pink Backed Pelicans and Saddle Billed Storks and Steve is giving them fish... Continue Reading →

Got Penguins?

I went to visit the Polar Exhibit this morning and got some pretty good penguin footage. I think they were hungry because they were coming right up to me. These are friendly and tame penguins, but they do have their... Continue Reading →

Cincinnati Zoo: The Sequel

I'm returning to the Cincinnati Zoo on Monday to work as a keeper in the Bird House. I'll be there for three weeks doing what I do best: hosing down enclosures, cutting up fruit, feeding the King Penguins, artfully arranging... Continue Reading →

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