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Early on in our relationship, I discovered that Philip liked riding in the car. That was a real gift, since not all parrots do. Some even get car sick. Not Philip. He would chatter and look out the window and play with his toys. One time I felt little splashes of water coming from behind
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A couple of years ago I had a friend come and stay at my apartment. As a bird owner, it is always a good idea to make sure that your guests are ok with a feathered house companion. Some people are not. But she was up for it, and proved it by bringing Philip a
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I was sitting at my computer working on emails when I heard the scuff, scuff, scuff of nails on the plastic mat under my chair. I hear a “hellooooo” coming from the general vicinity of my feet. I look down to see a little grey head staring up at me. Once Philip mastered his ladder,
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**We interrupt this regular birdy broadcast for an important message. Or at least a message that bears some thought. Or one thought, at least, if you can’t spare a few.** I recently went on a road trip with a friend and we had eleven hours in the car together. Both ways! The crazy thing is
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I have never had children, but they say that having a parrot is the next closest thing. Based on my experience, I am inclined to think that the survival of the Mom in the first year is a greater miracle than the survival of the child. It brings to mind the cartoon of the happy,
Beyond the Horizon 