“Good morning, Squeaks,” said Momanita. “How are you this morning?” Momanita tugged the blue cover off my rolly cage, but instead of tucking the folded cloth in the drawer she bundled it under her arm. “Time to wash this. It’s a bit dusty.” “Nothing wrong with dusty. Put it in the drawer, please.” To otherContinue reading “Animal Decorators: The Outfitted Octopus, Builder Black Kite, And Sneaky Spider”
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The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself . . . And Ping Pong Balls!
“Squeaky Pie,” said Momanita. “We’re taking charge!” Momanita lifted the cover on my rolly nest. “I like ‘Good morning, Squeaks’ or ‘Good afternoon, Squeaky Pie’ better than ‘We’re taking charge.’ ‘Taking charge’ is work.” To other hootmans this sounded like squeals and whistles, but not to Momanita. She MOSTLY understood cockatiel speak. I MOSTLY understoodContinue reading “The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself . . . And Ping Pong Balls!”
Anita Borgo 