I’m going to break the number one rule of blogging, that is to keep posts short. But, hey, this is my blog and sometimes it takes more than a few paragraphs to make a point. Below is a story I had written for my Hyde Park Living pet column about 3 1/2 years ago (with permission). It has special meaning to me and I wanted to share it. (Both of my friends, Chester and Bill have since passed. I have changed Bill’s name for privacy.) Maybe it will inspire you to make friends at a nursing home too. [Read more…] about Pet Therapy Makes For Special Friendships
Alexandrine Ringneck
Solving Problem Parrot Chewing With Enrichment
(a Hyde Park Living column written a number of years ago when my dear Chester was still with us)
In the days before Barnaby joined our flock, there was just Chester, Dreyfuss and me living together in a large two [Read more…] about Solving Problem Parrot Chewing With Enrichment
Barnaby’s Family Scrapbook
I had forgotten that we had done this years ago. Barnaby, my Timneh African Grey, worked with me in creating this about his family. At the time Chester was still with us. It’s fun so I thought I’d reshare. You may have to click on the arrow to advance to the next screen if it doesn’t automatically load. [Read more…] about Barnaby’s Family Scrapbook