Flying Gems: Fire opal (American Robin)
Robin, robin, Robin Hood, sneaking boldly in the wood.
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Flying Gems: Emerald (Ruby-Throated Hummingbird)
A fluttering knight in bright green armor, With a beak like a sword in a mighty hand. You put together the North and South, Embroider the air with emerald thread.
Flying Gems: Topaz (American Goldfinch)
A maple in my backyard Became a lemon tree. Look at the sunny goldfinch, Sip dandelion wine.
Flying Gems: Ruby (Northern Cardinal)
You may entitle them northern kings, Crowned with shiny crests. Yet both chilly North and luscious South Harbor cardinals’ nests.
Flying Gems: Diamond (Snowy Egret)
A Northern princess becomes a bride Of a mighty Southern king. Her gown must honor her kingdom’s pride — The wedding takes place in the spring.
Paws, Claws, and Career Laws: Mouse's Version
It struck me not long ago that kittens and young cats might someday read my diaries. “Wouldn’t it be charitable,” I thought, “to pass on some wise advice about becoming a truly accomplished feline?”
Mouse Rules the Day
Today began with a scandal. Last night, I made my royal visit to the snack bar only to discover the unthinkable — it was empty. Empty! My so-called caregiver had forgotten to refill it. An outrage of historic proportions! Naturally, I left a fragrant decree on the floor — punishment must be swift.
Fur, Fame, and Feline Follies: The Nine Lives of Mouse The Cat. Episode 5: Across the Ocean
In this episode: Big leap into the unknown; My Magnificent Majesty gets a new palace; Royal Routines & Rewards; the light goes off; never-ending love Previous episodes: Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Changing tides Life at home kept changing. Cats came and went — some found new families, some grew sick and never came back. Simon no longer played with me and shadowed me everywhere. He’d vanish for days, return with the bitter scent of the vet - until one day, he was simply gone. Not long after, Red was gone too. Once, I wished for peace and silence… but when the crowd thinned out, the quiet felt heavier than I ever expected. Now there were five of us left: #1: My Magnificent Majesty 🐱👑 ## 2 and 3: Bagheera the Bandit (old rival) and Blackie Baffoon (harmless fool on the left) ## 4 and 5: Three-colored Fenya Floofbottom (grumpy furball) and g ray-and-white Elya the Easygoing (toothless and clawless, so our guardian ...