Two weeks ago, I announced "The Parrot Nation Plug Ugly Parrot Paraphernalia Contest." I received eleven submissions. If you want to see all of them, you can read that post here: "Ugly Parrot!" The winners will receive an array of... Continue Reading →
I occasionally feed my Greys leftovers from my lunches and dinners. Among the things they get are extra vegetables, rice, noodles, pasta and sometimes I'll even sneak them a piece of toast from breakfast. I like rye toast. Sometimes I... Continue Reading →
bal·ance noun, verb,-anced, -anc·ing. 1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. 2. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc. 3. the act of balancing; comparison as to weight, amount, importance,... Continue Reading →
I think everyone has one or two of these types of things laying around the house. I have been given an unbelievable assortment of "Parrot Stuff" over the years, but I think this by far is one of the of... Continue Reading →
Do you ever have times in your life when things get so busy you have to think about finding the time to get even the most mundane things done? The work and "busy stuff" that needs to get done comes... Continue Reading →
"All you have to do is live." That's a quote by David Sedaris, one of my favorite authors. He was talking about being able to find material to write about. I happen to love his writing style and he inspires... Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, my Mom would occasionally make "Franks and Beans" for dinner. She referred to them as "Teenie Weenie Beanies." Why? I have no idea. Probably because I was about four and when she wasn't talking to... Continue Reading →
I had some visitors yesterday: These are Egyptian Geese. The only reason I know this is because I spotted them on the golf course around Christmas when I was working on another post. I snapped this photo and sent it... Continue Reading →
I dislike trophies. I believe in gift cards, useful items and things you can actually use. Trophies are great the first day until you have to figure out what in God's name to do with them. I've noticed that Pilots... Continue Reading →
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