I’m pretty good about cleaning up after my Greys. I have a slate stone floor so it sweeps and vacuums up fairly easily. Once I get after it with a mop and some really hot water, it looks as good... Continue Reading →
Quito, Ecuador One of the things about flying for an Airline, is that you never know what's going to happen next. I was contentedly flying to Haiti, month after month out of Fort Lauderdale when the earthquake hit. We stopped... 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 →
Yesterday was a chilly, chilly day for south Florida. When I took Mattie out yesterday morning it was probably only about 40 degrees outside. Laughable for those of you in the frigid parts of the world, but nevertheless, this is... Continue Reading →
I don't mind vacuuming. Really I don't. I just didn't know it would be a full-time career. I have a good vacuum cleaner and it's rather soothing to be able to run my Dyson vacuum cleaner around the floor and... Continue Reading →
My birds are travelers. They enjoy going on"walkabouts" around our home. Occasionally, I have to do a" beak count" to make sure I have them accounted for. I'd do a roll call, but Parker is stubborn and keeps mum if... Continue Reading →
Emma is my Postal Person who brings me the occasional letter, card, paycheck, BIRD TALK Magazine, and a plethora of junk mail. She also brings a pile of those local free papers. Because not everyone wants to read them, they... Continue Reading →
I’m a bit tired today. I flew to Columbia and back yesterday, and I’ve been writing a lot. It’s a gray, rainy day; perfect for staying in. It’s also a tad blustery, but nice and cool, so I have the... Continue Reading →
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 →