You might remember the story I recalled about working part-time as a manure wrangler at a garden center in New York between flights to Europe. I did whatever was necessary including watering plants, working the cash register and sweeping. However,... Continue Reading →
We've lost Liz Wilson. I found out when I landed last night on a flight from Antigua. From what I understand, Liz passed away Saturday afternoon of complications from emphysema. I am upset about it. I cut my teeth on... Continue Reading →
Lita I love volunteering at Best Friends Animal Society. It is an amazing place with incredible people. I worked hard while I was there. I washed windows, cleaned baseboards, scrubbed floors and bathrooms. I left it cleaner and better than... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artist Su Gould created this Snowball cartoon and I simply had to post it here. How often does one become associated with Snowball and Oprah in a cartoon due to a snarky, potty-mouth quote? Well, once as far as I... Continue Reading →
A while back, I asked some of my friends a question: "If they could speak to the aviculturists of the future, what piece of advice would they give them?" I got some interesting answers which I published here: Speaking to... Continue Reading →
Photo courtesy of Janet Holt Hilton When I was writing the post here at the blog titled, "The No Fly Zone," I did a little fact checking. I got in touch with Phoebe Greene Linden who was quoted in the... Continue Reading →
Now here's a good Mom. Why? Because I find them absolutely hilarious. I don't even have to read the damned things, I just like reading the descriptions. I suppose it's a little like the opposite of subscribing to Playboy Magazine... Continue Reading →
I read an article sent to me by Sher Buckner from the Humane Society Website by writer Charles Bergman. Who is Charles Bergman? I had no idea so I Googled him. According to Charles Bergman, Charles Bergman is: ....a writer,... Continue Reading →
Su Gould strikes again! Su is the immensely talented editor of Snowball the Dancing Cockatoo's cartoon series on Facebook. Su is the overworked Chief of Staff to Snowball. Seems that hiring Buddy Palmetto took some of the load off, but... Continue Reading →
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