Past Her Prime
As Elise’s chicks grew and she lost her elegant breeding plumage, the guys didn’t seem to come around much anymore; was she, she wondered, past her prime . . . ?
Borrowing
Billy and Imogene didn’t mind having close neighbors; in fact, it was kind of comforting. They did wish they would quit coming over daily to borrow a cup of flour or a beer . . .
No Place to Hide
Penny had told James that she wasn’t interested in him, she was mating with Huey–so buzz off. But he kept at it, and there seemed to be no place to hide . . .
Elvis Impersonator
Gary begged his mom, “Please make Donny stop squawking old Elvis songs! If I hear Heartbreak Hotel or Blue Suede Shoes one more time, I’m gonna throw him out of the nest . . .”
Tangled
Clarissa loved her long, elegant, breeding season plumage, but hated the tangles. She told her BFF, Amy it felt like riding in a convertible with the top down . . .
Motherhood
Cyndy was glad motherhood only lasted a couple of months each year. This time, the fight was Quentin yelling, “It’s not fair, Mom! Louie took my tadpole…!”