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Great Expectations

I hate to break it to you. But your birds expect a lot from you. Well, if they are anything like my three they do. They want to have fun all the time. They want my attention all the time.... Continue Reading →

“Raising Awareness”

Pelican This phrase has always bothered me. I find it empty and purposeless when people have causes and say things along the lines of, “We’re raising awareness about the plight of the boll weevil.”  Well, allrighty then. l didn’t know... Continue Reading →

Stuff Bird People Like: Bird Events

I really enjoy going to bird-related events. Every time I go to an event, I try and get a look at what people are buying, what they’re wearing and what seems to interest them. Being an old hand at the Houston... Continue Reading →

My Continuing Quest For Cleanliness

I like a clean environment. I just hate what I have to do to maintain that clean environment. Keerist, what a pain when you have three Greys and a dog. This is what my dining area looked like when I just... Continue Reading →

In Service

Curl-Crested Aracari  You've chosen to keep birds. By choosing to keep birds, you have chosen a way of life. Not just a lifestyle, but you have managed to select a lot in life that somewhat compromises your choices and courses of... Continue Reading →

“Less Work For Mother”

"Less Work For Mother" I’ve always liked that phrase. The first time I ever saw it used tongue-in-cheek was by the writer and now director and producer, Nora Ephron. She wrote a very witty book back in the 70’s titled... Continue Reading →

Discover the Oasis 2011

In writing, economy is an attribute that is sought after. It is something that works well and is appreciated. It's also very difficult to achieve. Now, If I had a brain in my head, I'd just post this photo above... Continue Reading →

Little Birds

I like little birds. I really do! But I’m afraid of them. I’m not afraid of them per se, but I’m afraid of their delicacy. I know that sounds weird, but when you have a few rather robust African Greys... Continue Reading →

Avian Trainer Sid Price Answers Some “Leading Questions”

Sid Price has graciously granted my “Leading Questions” interview and did a bang-up job. His answers are remarkably short, concise and I suppose, like Sid, to the point. Sid Price has a company called “Avian Ambassadors.” "Avian Ambassadors is a... Continue Reading →

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