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Easter Issues

3/30/2015

 
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You’ll be happy to know that Chloe and I have talked mommy out of her annual “Easter Demon” diatribe. Poor mommy was traumatized by the Easter Bunny in her childhood – the thing scared her, her brother set out to make a trap one year and dug up grandmommy and granddaddy’s entire yard trying to set the perfect pit, and a bru-ha-ha ensued with yelling and room time involved. Since then, she’s pegged the bunny to actually be a demon come to earth to fool all of us into observing pagan fertility rights and lure us into hell. Then the Internet came along to confirm some pagan roots to Easter and oh boy, here we go.  

Yea, that’s not one you want to hear. If you’ve been here for more than a year, you’ve already heard all she thinks about that, and once is enough. Thankfully, she’s distracted with housecleaning and writing the third book in her scifi trilogy. I’m sure we’re all thankful for the blessing of distraction this time.

I have to be honest and say that there are some Easter traditions I don’t understand. For example, I find dying eggs to be morally objectionable. I hatched from an egg, so I think you get the conflict of interest here. I’m also not entirely sure what rabbits have to do with Jesus, either. Did He like rabbits? Was there a rabbit munching on grass when He rose from the dead? Did the rabbit steal an egg? What happened there? The stories are somewhat lacking. Ask mommy, and she’ll say “paganism!” Actually, on this, daddy will too.  Never mind. I’m not that curious. Maybe if we’re lucky, the Easter Bunny will get sucked in that space/time continuum the parronts claim is in their bedroom closet and end up in another dimension. Right along with everything else they lose, or oddly find in that particular spot in the closet where things tend to disappear and then reappear later. Que the Twilight Zone music here.

Well, I think that’s enough to blow your mind today. I hope you have a great Holy Week. Take care and we’ll see you next time.  

Luv, 

Zack


Jealous Hen?

3/26/2015

 
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Ok, so maybe Zack hit on something in his last entry. It may be that I’m a jealous hen. I mean, he’s been with mommy and daddy since he was six weeks old. They knew him when he was green. He remembered their old house, and so many things that happened before I was adopted. He’s been with them for sixteen years, and I’ve only been with them for five. I wasn’t adopted until I was eight. Sure, I’ve experienced and been through a lot with them, but he’s been here longer. So maybe a bit of my green comes back from time to time when they play baby games like peek-a-bird and giggle games, because they didn’t know me when I was a wee little chick.  

Mommy says she and daddy wish they did get me sooner. She said it took them ten years to find me, and I’m a treasure. I’m flattered, and it’s true that mommy and I have our own special bond. We chatter about everything, and I love to help her write and read and do chores and errands here and there while we talk like girls do. It’s great! I may not play peek-a-bird, but I’m a great listener. And talker. And I help her to develop ideas and to relax really well. She picks me up it’s like ahh! All is right with the world.  

So maybe I do have my own special talents. I may not be silly or very giggly, but I do have a knack for empathy, inspiration, and comfort. Those are special skills, too. And the truth is that we’re sharing new experiences every day. My own history is building and, like Zack, I also have a special place here with her and daddy.  

That’s all today. Take care. Have a Happy Friday tomorrow and a wonderful weekend.  

Luv, 

Chloe


Trouble

3/24/2015

 
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Sometimes, mommy and I get in trouble with daddy and Chloe. We can get noisy and rambunctious when we play, and that can disturb daddy while he’s trying to work or study. Or Chloe may get jealous because mommy is “her human,” and she doesn’t understand why playing peek-a-bird with the crack in the pantry door, a cabinet door, or a blanket or pillow is so funny. Or why we cackle and laugh so much.

We don’t mean to disturb or frustrate them, but life is so much fun! I guess we get excited and don’t realize how loud or boisterous we get until somebody tells us. We just try to enjoy life where and when we can – which is all the time for me, because I’m a conure and bursting with joy. I guess that joy is contagious, especially with mommy!

It’s alright. Daddy is still my favorite human. He’s a calming presence, and a good man. But I’m still going to play with mommy when we can get festive. And even through Chloe is bonded to mommy, mommy says she’s still going to kiss me and play with me, no matter who gets mad. Yay!

In the end it all works out. We have our favorites, but that doesn’t mean we count anybody out. This is one good, happy flock!

That’s all today. Take care, and have a great rest of the week.

Luv,

Zack


Happy Day!

3/20/2015

 
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It’s International Happiness Day! Smile! We’re anipals, so everyday is a happy day. And why not? Life is good for us.  

It’s too bad that humans need a day to remind them to be happy. Then again, we do a good job of cheering them up when they need it. I guess this day is for the people that don’t have anipals in their lives. Aww, poor people! They don’t know the joy of our companionship. We really are good for humans, you know. We keep them responsible, keep them straight, and keep them in line. We make sure their priorities are in line: be responsible, be healthy, be happy. In return, they get our unconditional love, companionship, and help cleaning their plate at the dinner table. I made off with a tasty scallop last night, and a beakful of burrito tonight. Yum!  

Here’s hoping that you have a great Happiness Day, and that you find joy and blessing to celebrate. Take care. Have a Happy Friday and a wonderful weekend.  

Luv, 

Chloe


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Alpha Bird

3/16/2015

 
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Well, I guess that makes me alpha bird. King of the roost! Oh, don't let Chloe fool you. She has a commanding personality of her own. She can be bold when it suits her, and she's full of spunk and personality.


I guess I do have a rather commanding presence, though. I have been living with these humans since I was 6 weeks old, and at 16 I've had plenty of time to carve out my space in the pecking order. These humans have it straight, and pretty soon those chickens pecking around at the bird feeder in the back yard will know what's what as well. I am Zack! Son of daddy! I rule the roost!


Really, I do appreciate all of you being my friends. You guys are great, to me, to Chloe, and to our parronts. As several of you mentioned on Twitter, we all have our unique gifts and talents. Mine is to explode with joy! I just can't contain it. What can I say? I'm happy and I know it!

That's all today. Take care, and have a great week, my excellent friends.

Luv,

Zack

Beta Bird

3/12/2015

 
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Mommy just wrote a blog on things that people don’t understand about introverts, and I loved it. I don’t think there’s any secret about the fact that around here, Zack is definitely the “alpha bird” and the more popular one on social media and the blog.

It’s ok. He has a big personality, and he is a handsome fellow. Ollie was a lovable little fellow too, and everybody adored him. He was cute and fun and he sang the prettiest songs. I guess I’m a more low key kind of girl. Like mommy, you have to get me to come out of my shell before I really shine. In fact, mommy said that’s a big reason why she picked me at the aviary – because I was sweet and low key, and she wanted to give me attention. I guess I’m like a jack-in-the-box. You have to wind me up to get me to pop out.

Hmm. That’s kind of a scary visual. A Chloe-In-The-Box. Beep beep! Here I come! Oh my, that sounds like an Anipal Land Horror Story.

I’m just kidding. Really, I don’t mind being the beta bird. In the aviary, I was just number 2553, like the Borg on Star Trek, and on display for profit. Now I have a name, a home, a family, and all of you great friends! Who needs the spotlight? It would probably give me beak burn and a headache anyway. I’m a blessed bird and I’m very happy!

That’s all today. Take care. Have a Happy Friday tomorrow and a great weekend.

Luv,

Chloe


Snoozers

3/9/2015

 
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Who thought it was a good idea to change the time? This is crazy! Now the parronts are up WAY before the sun. I'd say getting up early is for the birds, but - who came up with that saying anyway? We aren't up that early. Why should we be? We don't eat worms, and it's not like our pellets and seed are going to take a hike overnight. 

Thankfully, we can catch up on sleep while they're at work. We need it too, because Chloe and I have been burning a lot of energy on the new playgym. It's finished, and totally awesome. We love it! It's super fun and has so many toys. I think we've gotten the most likes ever with this one. 

At least the weather is good. It's warmed up, which we welcome, but rain is coming. Rain, rain, rain - until summer really heats up come May and then it will dry up more than the Sahara. Just wait. We need an arc now, but come summer we'll wish we were cactus. 

That's all for us today. We're boring birds, real snoozers, eh? Oh well. Take care, and have a great week. 


Luv,


Zack 



Crazy Weather, Crazy Projects

3/5/2015

 
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This weather is insane. It’s been in the 80’s for 2 days, and then it’s supposed to be in the 40’s tomorrow. And rain, of course. It always rains. We go through spells of flood or drought, and the monsoonal rains have fallen this winter. It makes me glad that Zack and I live inside. We don’t need cold, wet feathers and mud on our feet! Mommy had a go-round with mud a few days ago. Well, she knows not to walk in the grass from now on, especially when it’s been raining for practically three months straight. High water tables around here, you know.

The playgym is coming along, and we’re very happy. The parronts are heading to PetSmart this weekend to get us blinged up and finished. This has been such an awesome project! We’ve enjoyed it as much as they have. We’ll be sure to post pictures along the way, and of the finished project. We’ve played on it some. Zack has checked it out more than I have, but then again he is the adventurous one. It’s quite an impressive structure.

That’s all today. Really, there isn’t much going on, and we’re grateful for that. Take care. Have a Happy Friday tomorrow and a wonderful weekend!

Luv,

Chloe


Under Construction

3/1/2015

 
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It's been an exciting weekend in our home. Mommy finished writing the rough draft of her novel-in-progress today, and daddy started work on a special project: a playgym for me and Zack! How exciting! He got all of the materials and has the basic structure put together. They're still working on decorating, toy placement, etc., so it's still a work in progress. What a fun project this has been! Zack and I have been closely monitoring the progress. In fact, mommy deemed us the "construction managers" of the project. We make sure to inspect it thoroughly every step of the way. So far, so good. Daddy's doing a fine job. He always does!

Actually, it's a pretty good idea, and not very expensive or difficult. In fact, daddy found the specs for it on a YouTube video that I've shared below. So pass this along to your parronts if they're looking for a fun project that brings joy to all!

That's all today. Take care, and have a great week. 

Luv,

Chloe

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