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Parrot Nation

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

Backlogged! Just Got Online at the Zoo…

9-02-08 7:45 a.m. MIA-ORD I cannot even describe to you how tired I am. I am currently sitting on the jump seat of a 757 on my way to Chicago. The cushion on the jump seat feels as though I... Continue Reading →

Getting Ready to Get Ready

My luggage for my Internship at the Cincinnati Zoo. I have to carry everything with me, even bedding, so it's a lot to carry for 3 weeks:     8:00 a.m. I made a list of everything I need to pack... Continue Reading →

Packing the “Traveling Pants”

Well, it's hitting the fan now. I'm packing. Oh God. Sheets, a pillow, a blanket, shoes and boots...It's like I'm packing a miniature version of my life and moving to Cincinnati. My friend Jennifer is taking my dog Mattie and... Continue Reading →

Packing: It’s a Real Zoo Around Here…

Pepper playing it cool during a sunbath I'm getting ready to get ready to go to Cincinnati for my internship. I came down with a hideous cold and for the last 10 days I've been flying and coughing, flying and... Continue Reading →

6 Days of Altitude

(My friend Doreen and I on our way to Jamaica) I just finished a 6-day stretch of flying. I have tomorrow off with the exception of a meeting, and then I go back to a 5-day grind. I've been getting... Continue Reading →

All is Well in “Nyla-Ville”

Nyla is rapidly and smoothly finding her place in my home. She went out on the front porch on a play stand this morning with Pepper and there was simply no problem at all. They seem to get along beautifully.... Continue Reading →

Nyla’s Nails…

I think Nyla needs a pedicure! I went to work today and the other crew members got a gander at my right hand and thought I had been chewed up by something. "What happened?", they asked me. "I have a... Continue Reading →

The Arrival of “Nyla”

7.23.08 Nyla is coming. As a matter of fact, she's on her way right now, cage and all. I've spent all morning and half of the afternoon moving furniture, tidying up and shoving junk around so that there will be... Continue Reading →

Pet Life Radio: The Pet-Friendly Podcast

(Photo of Pepper, my relinquished Grey...you think she’s bald now? You should have seen her when I first got her! ) Have you heard about “Pet Life Radio” (PLR) yet? http://www.petliferadio.com  It’s a wonderfully fun, educational Podcast aimed at the... Continue Reading →

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