tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post5568591932911728622..comments2023-10-17T03:42:29.578-04:00Comments on Maitri's Heart: "Hope Is The Thing With Feathers... ~ Emily Dickinson ~ ... and, Sometimes It's The Little Things...maitrilibellulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-17633560152227221212008-06-05T09:10:00.000-04:002008-06-05T09:10:00.000-04:00I love your bit about Henry! I feel the absolute s...I love your bit about Henry! I feel the absolute same way about my own bird, a diminutive girl but nonetheless a creature I consider one of the biggest blessings ever.daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670080158732044043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-58840837296278352862008-05-30T21:01:00.000-04:002008-05-30T21:01:00.000-04:00Craft Junkie! Your cats sound gorgeous and OH! I l...Craft Junkie! Your cats sound gorgeous and OH! I love schnauzers. I'd love to see a picture of them. Are they on your blog? I can't remember now? <BR/><BR/>I adore cats but am very VERY allergic to them. But if I'd be able to have them, you have the 2 I'd have wanted, especially a Siamese. There is something that tugs at my heart when they make that yowling sound that sounds like a human baby crying. Something otherworldly about them... Do the cats get along with the schnauzer?<BR/><BR/>Come again soon and I'll be checking in on your blog too! I'm off to finish a new blog update.<BR/><BR/>Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-50630576862083218032008-05-30T20:35:00.000-04:002008-05-30T20:35:00.000-04:00Flo,Hello! Good to see you! And yes, parrot people...Flo,<BR/><BR/>Hello! Good to see you! And yes, parrot people just seem to find one another. :o) I swear, all of my life I wanted a cockatoo -- of my other five parrots Henry, the grey, is the Big Man -- but PHEW, Cockatoos aren't just bigger, they take up A LOT of psychic space! Ha! This is the sweetest angel of a bird and she has fears from being abused, but she loves it here. She is just part of the family now.<BR/><BR/>One never knows who might show up here but the door is always open for a wee one in need. Currently I'm kind of limiting my intake until I move into a bigger place, and then elderly and disabled pugs will be my priority. I imagine I'll be walking about with parrots on my shoulders followed by a herd of pugs one day! :0)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-31939567058451716402008-05-30T20:20:00.000-04:002008-05-30T20:20:00.000-04:00Samsara, hello dearheart!Yes, petunias have a wond...Samsara, hello dearheart!<BR/><BR/>Yes, petunias have a wonderful fragrance and I love them dearly. I also adore pansies and always look forward to planting pansies, several flats worth, and lots of violas as well. Sigh... What would we do without the glories of Mother Nature?<BR/><BR/>Take care honey!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>Maitri and her crazy crew...maitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-65587126586672768672008-05-30T19:58:00.000-04:002008-05-30T19:58:00.000-04:00Thank you kml, and aren't we all lucky to have our...Thank you kml, and aren't we all lucky to have our loving animal companions<BR/><BR/>I'm working on a new blog entry that will be up tonight and it's got a hysterical picture of 2 of the pugs. These animals are my companions, my inspiration, and my little loves. And no one makes me laugh harder. You should have seen the pugs scattering and hiding when it came time to clean their ears and faces. They have those deep creases in their wrinkly puggy faces and you really have to keep them clean. Normally they are practically a part of your body. When the baby wipes come out and the ear medicine there isn't a pug apparent on the place! and then they all slink about cutting a wide berth around me with eyes wide as saucers! Ha ha ha!<BR/><BR/>So nice to hear from you. Take care and have a wonderful weekend!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-2869709372816820702008-05-30T19:47:00.000-04:002008-05-30T19:47:00.000-04:00FeeFiFoto, how are you honey?I know the work of Al...FeeFiFoto, how are you honey?<BR/><BR/>I know the work of Alex very well because I ran a non-profit shelter for disabled parrots for years. I also took in parrots who were troubled and unwanted, and it was at the height of Dr.P's work with Alex. I have books, video and more of her work with him and it truly was, not only amazing, but opened the world's eyes to how amazing these birds are.<BR/><BR/>I have hand-raised everything from tiny finches to cockatoos and macaws of many varieties and everything in between, but no one comes close to the intelligence of an African Grey. <BR/><BR/>Ha. I remember when I first fell in love with parrots, I wondered why people were all ga ga over those funny little grey people who, looks-wise didn't hold a candle to a colorful macaw or several of the more eye-catching parrots. Well, now I've longsince understood why. They are simply amazing and Henry is on my arm here as I type. He's my sweetie pea, and very lovely dovey and affectionate. He is sending you a grey boy kiss right now! :o)<BR/><BR/>Maitri, and Henry, and all the rest...maitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-5598847429617142102008-05-30T19:39:00.000-04:002008-05-30T19:39:00.000-04:00Shinade, you are so sweet and I would be honored t...Shinade, you are so sweet and I would be honored to have you on my blog! You have a wonderful weekend too honey!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-46990067398351599242008-05-30T19:36:00.000-04:002008-05-30T19:36:00.000-04:00Margaret, my grey is a Timmie! (Timneh) not as big...Margaret, my grey is a Timmie! (Timneh) not as big as your baby, but he is my heart and soul. I will be putting my crew to bed soon -- Henry, African Grey; Blossom, Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo; Sierra, a Meyer's parrot (SUCH a sweetheart!) and 3 conures -- Solomon, the blue crown, Emmy Lou, Green Cheek, and Thomas, Dusky. All of my dogs and birds get along, but with my 3 rescue pugs I had to do a lot of training. My big dog Moe was raised in the years when I ran a non-profit disabled and able bodied parrots, and Henry, the grey, can just sit there on Moe or right next to him and watch tv. I don't know what I'd do without them, the whole crew. But when someone else has the same situation, it's nice, because they really KNOW! :o)<BR/><BR/>Take care of you and yours,<BR/><BR/>Maitri...maitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-10885700220842621522008-05-30T18:55:00.000-04:002008-05-30T18:55:00.000-04:00Maitri - Guess what? For the first time ever, I bo...Maitri - Guess what? For the first time ever, I bought petunias this year! I LOVE them. [Purple ones.]<BR/><BR/>Is it normal that they have a soft and pleasant flowery musky fragrance or I am I just very very lucky??<BR/><BR/>Love, SamsaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-58124666803229297362008-05-30T14:29:00.000-04:002008-05-30T14:29:00.000-04:00I just love dropping by here. It is one of the mos...I just love dropping by here. It is one of the most peaceful moments of my day.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a fabulous week end.:-)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-92112372052581446842008-05-29T00:40:00.000-04:002008-05-29T00:40:00.000-04:00Your home sounds like mine. I am the owned by an U...Your home sounds like mine. I am the owned by an Umbrella Cockatoo, an Indian Ringneck, 2 cockatiels, and 2 english budgies as well as a yellow lab and a pit bull. As I type this Sam, the umbrella, is sitting on my left arm (sitting not standing) and leaning against me as he grooms. I just rescued him about a month ago and we're still getting to know each other. I do so love animals. More than most people :)Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178703086017106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-83390126575043624992008-05-28T18:18:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:18:00.000-04:00When I read what you write, my eyes well up with t...When I read what you write, my eyes well up with tears. Tears of joy and just a fullness of life. You have such a gift, a way of reminding me to be thankful and find the joys in the little things in this life of mine. My silly Simon (Siamese cat) and Sophie (Himalayan kitty) to our newest baby, Grace, our toy Schnauzer. They are all such a joy. As are the flowers (and even the weeds) in our yard.<BR/><BR/>Through you, I'm learning to find my joy. <BR/><BR/>Thank you!Barb Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11879338992041413797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-39161314113418124072008-05-28T07:54:00.000-04:002008-05-28T07:54:00.000-04:00Henry is most beautiful! Lucky you to have him!Henry is most beautiful! Lucky you to have him!kmlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782946391673845914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-38050440684112951032008-05-27T21:49:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:49:00.000-04:00What a sweet and lovely piece of writing. Did you...What a sweet and lovely piece of writing. Did you see the recent piece in the New Yorker about the Grey parrot, Alex, who died last year, and the study of how he learned language? Here's a link: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/05/12/080512fa_fact_talbotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-33143522746491233412008-05-27T19:35:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:35:00.000-04:00Oh my I should also thank you for the EC add.Geez....Oh my I should also thank you for the EC add.<BR/><BR/>Geez...I never even thought to thank everyone. <BR/><BR/>I am currently dropping like mad to earn enough to buy an add from you.<BR/><BR/>I hope you will accept.<BR/><BR/>I always enjoy my visits here so much.<BR/><BR/>It's always so lovely and peaceful!!<BR/>Blessings!!:-)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-69454677482045736062008-05-27T13:30:00.000-04:002008-05-27T13:30:00.000-04:00You and I are much alike in our love for our critt...You and I are much alike in our love for our critters. I also have a CAG and his name is Riley -- he's such a smarty pants! No naughty words (unless you count "crap" as a naughty word) from him as I've been careful not to swear around him, but he chats up a storm, barks like the dogs and calls them all to "go potty". He's a lot of fun!<BR/><BR/>I also have a Moluccan who is very destructive, so has to be watched like a hawk when he's out of his cage. The $600 vet bill convinced me that locking him in his crate was safer for all of us.<BR/><BR/>To round out my group is a rescue Amazon who doesn't talk, but is the sweetest birdie you could ask for. <BR/><BR/>My dogs don't know what to think of the birds as I don't allow them to intermingle very often and never without supervision. I can't imagine life without my feathered and furred friends.<BR/><BR/>Keep writing about yours -- I do so enjoy reading about them!<BR/><BR/>ê¿êAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-66107895642984448422008-05-27T07:12:00.000-04:002008-05-27T07:12:00.000-04:00Just wanted to drop by to say THANKS for the EC ad...Just wanted to drop by to say THANKS for the EC ad today. :) <BR/><BR/>Have a great week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com