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The “Dr. Phil Game”

Photo courtesy of Kent Hammit...this guy took the best photo of me...ever. As you can imagine, Parker has his own way of looking at the world. He's fairly strong-willed and he's pretty damned clear about the way he wants the... Continue Reading →

Win; Place; Show

Last April at the Midwest Bird Expo in the Chicago area, I was asked to give a presentation on "Chop." I got some friends together to help me. "The Chopettes," as they called themselves, made an enormous batch of Chop... Continue Reading →

Field Trip

Like other living things, my Greys like getting out and about. And of course anytime I get them out the door it’s a huge deal. Three carriers. Their backpack with wet-wipes, toys, snacks, treats, water bottle and extra newspaper. When... Continue Reading →

“It’s a Zip-Loc Life”

I don't know why this occurred to me, but it did. I was thinking about zip-loc bags and the integral part of they play in storing Chop. This innocent little sandwich bag has become a big part of my life.... Continue Reading →

A New “Photo-Toon”: Chop and the Flock

It's Tuesday, a slumpy, rainy day here in Florida and time for another "Photo-Toon:

Spam, Spam, Spam

See image source here: Island Crisis One of the things you must deal with when you have a blog is Spam. In my case it's pretty clear cut. Word Press, the platform on which I produce my blog has this... Continue Reading →

Shake Hands With Your Uncle Max

While there are millions of people who care for birds worldwide, the bird world is actually a fairly small community in the United States. And with the magnification and amplification abilities of the internet, the proliferation of social media, and... Continue Reading →

A Confederacy of Parrot Aficionados

For the most part, The Houston Parrot Festival 2012 was a smaller, quieter and more subdued event than in past years. I think it's primarily for two reasons: 1.) The economy blows. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's getting better, but it... Continue Reading →

Taking “Chop” on the Road

I got back from the D.C. area after an incredible time last weekend with the Phoenix Landing Organization. A little background is called for here: I’ve known Ann Brooks since 2005 when we both attended the Natural Encounters Companion Parrot... Continue Reading →

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