Classical pianist Glenn Gould with his budgie, Mozart.
“By the time I was six, I made an important discovery that I get along much better with animals than humans.” (1979 documentary Cities: Glenn Gould’s Toronto)
What a nut! Sido likes to use my keyboard as her dinner table – and napkin. Here she is eating an almond. Her messy face feathers are from her morning mash (she took a bath after the video).
Smokey the African grey parrot plays fetch with her human.
Three years ago, today, I brought home a cardboard box from the animal shelter. I had no idea what the budgie inside looked like – he was in a back room of the shelter and I took him home sight unseen. Imagine how thrilled I was when I saw this cute little fellow inside.
(7/2/13)(7/2/14)(7/2/15)(today)Alfie is our little clown. He loves food (lettuce is still a favorite) and is usually the last one to finish eating He doesn’t have a girlfriend (I can’t imagine why none of the girls have gone for him), so he makes do with his bell. He likes to run around on the floor (probably looking for stray seeds), but is a very good flier. He is very chatty, and has long, intense conversations with the bird in the mirror, toys or even the wall. I think his favorite thing to do is bathe. This little guy loves a good bath – complete with spritzing. You can always count on Alfie to put a smile on your face. Happy anniversary Alfie – we love you!