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

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The Parrot Festival: A Scarf-a-Palooza

I just got back from the Houston Parrot Festival put on by the NPRPF, which is the "National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation"; a mouthful in and of itself. I got back on Monday and I'm still beat. It's a... Continue Reading →

I Didn’t Know There Was a Gift Shop in Antarctica

Apparently there is. How do you even apply for that job? And how in God's name would you explain it on your resume? And what do you do on your day off?  Working here has opened up my eyes to... 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 →

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 →

Perhaps It’s Luck

    (The "learning experience" never ends. And it's quite interesting to see what you have learned when you look back at yourself! This was an article I wrote with the future in mind almost four years ago. At the... Continue Reading →

What’s The Point?

WHAT’S THE POINT? By Patricia Sund Having a parrot in your life is a puzzling existence. I suppose you could agree with the idea that they provide companionship just as a dog or a cat does, but why in God’s... Continue Reading →

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