The Yellow Starlings
- Location
- Oregon, USA
- Bio
- We are Zooey and Franny, sibling starlings who have been living with our mama and daddy since we were fledglings. This blog is Mama’s record of our adventures with us, beginning in May 2006.
MY RECENT POSTS
- Taking Flight
August 22, 2009 05:14PM - A Room of Their Own
July 31, 2009 12:38PM - When They Were Orphans
July 10, 2009 06:25PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “@latethink:
“You amaze me
with this tale of
determination and
devotion, so
d…”
September 20, 2009 04:07PM - “@Debbs:
“what lovely
descriptions you have of your
days with the
birds. so
k…”
September 20, 2009 03:47PM - “Thanks for the
deliciously delightful art. I
especially adore
“High
on the…”
September 20, 2009 04:58AM - ““Please add to
my list do you know others
that are
twice
blessed?”
M
ic…”
September 20, 2009 04:54AM - “It’s really
frightening to consider how
many of us
continue to do
things we…”
September 20, 2009 04:48AM
The Yellow Starlings's Links
- The Yellow Starlings
- Chapter 3: Taking Flight
- Chapter 2: A Room of Their Own
- Chapter 1: When They Were Orphans
- Franny's Favorites
- neglOOk
- Zooey's Favorites
- Love Grandma
- metaness
September 20, 2009 04:07PM
“@latethink: “You amaze me with this tale of determination and devotion, so descriptive.” You are so kind! I’m delighted to know you&rsq…”
About: A Room of Their Own
“@latethink: “You amaze me with this tale of determination and devotion, so descriptive.” You are so kind! I’m delighted to know you&rsq…”
About: A Room of Their Own
September 20, 2009 03:47PM
“@Debbs: “what lovely descriptions you have of your days with the birds. so kind, so careful, thank you!” And thank you, Debbs, for being here…”
About: Taking Flight
“@Debbs: “what lovely descriptions you have of your days with the birds. so kind, so careful, thank you!” And thank you, Debbs, for being here…”
About: Taking Flight
September 20, 2009 04:58AM
“Thanks for the deliciously delightful art. I especially adore “High on the Hog.” And “Watch Dog,” too. Here ’s a bouquet of…”
About: sign reads "WILL DO ART FOR SMILES"
“Thanks for the deliciously delightful art. I especially adore “High on the Hog.” And “Watch Dog,” too. Here ’s a bouquet of…”
About: sign reads "WILL DO ART FOR SMILES"
September 20, 2009 04:54AM
““Please add to my list do you know others that are twice blessed?” M ichael is blessed in more ways than I can count—art, music, progra…”
About: Twice Blessed: Musicians as Painters and others
““Please add to my list do you know others that are twice blessed?” M ichael is blessed in more ways than I can count—art, music, progra…”
About: Twice Blessed: Musicians as Painters and others
September 20, 2009 04:48AM
“It’s really frightening to consider how many of us continue to do things we know almost certainly will cause irrevocable damage, sometimes to the…”
About: Cell phones and Brain Tumors 15 Reasons for concern
“It’s really frightening to consider how many of us continue to do things we know almost certainly will cause irrevocable damage, sometimes to the…”
About: Cell phones and Brain Tumors 15 Reasons for concern
September 20, 2009 04:44AM
“:-( Thank God you still have a sense of humor—and artistic talent! You have my continued sympathies, Melissa”
About: Now What?
“:-( Thank God you still have a sense of humor—and artistic talent! You have my continued sympathies, Melissa”
About: Now What?
September 20, 2009 04:38AM
“Been away and just realizing I made this comment on the fragmentary post, so I’ll repeat it here because it still holds true after reading and ra…”
About: Lady Sings Her Blues...
“Been away and just realizing I made this comment on the fragmentary post, so I’ll repeat it here because it still holds true after reading and ra…”
About: Lady Sings Her Blues...
September 20, 2009 01:59AM
“Rated because I’m HUNGRY and you’ve given me another recipe that helps me use up some of my CSA produce :-) —Melissa”
About: Open Call: Tailgate Tuesday
“Rated because I’m HUNGRY and you’ve given me another recipe that helps me use up some of my CSA produce :-) —Melissa”
About: Open Call: Tailgate Tuesday
September 20, 2009 01:49AM
“I think it’s wonderful that your son actually calls you when he “just wants to talk.” What a gift to have those lines of communicatio…”
About: The Prodigal called to say "I Love You" Mom
“I think it’s wonderful that your son actually calls you when he “just wants to talk.” What a gift to have those lines of communicatio…”
About: The Prodigal called to say "I Love You" Mom
September 20, 2009 01:27AM
“Love the new ’do! And you do indeed look lovely. —Meliss a”
About: 270 Pounds!!!
“Love the new ’do! And you do indeed look lovely. —Meliss a”
About: 270 Pounds!!!
September 20, 2009 01:26AM
“This is just delightful. Truly. I am so excited to witness the progress your sons are making. Also, Michael and I were completely surprised and deeply t…”
About: Raising Sons with Autism: Learning to Play
“This is just delightful. Truly. I am so excited to witness the progress your sons are making. Also, Michael and I were completely surprised and deeply t…”
About: Raising Sons with Autism: Learning to Play
September 20, 2009 01:16AM
“This poignant piece made me think of all the stories about New Orleans where the people just wanted to go home but were prevented from doing so. Thanks…”
About: 9/11: The Aftermath (More Memoir Snippets)
“This poignant piece made me think of all the stories about New Orleans where the people just wanted to go home but were prevented from doing so. Thanks…”
About: 9/11: The Aftermath (More Memoir Snippets)
September 20, 2009 01:00AM
“Your son’s touching epitaph is as sweet as this little girl’s: Lucky&rsqu o;s Funeral Bless ings to you, your son, and Nemo, —Melissa”
About: Epitaph to a Goldfish
“Your son’s touching epitaph is as sweet as this little girl’s: Lucky&rsqu o;s Funeral Bless ings to you, your son, and Nemo, —Melissa”
About: Epitaph to a Goldfish
September 20, 2009 12:49AM
“Loved this! You’re making me want to go make eggs. A friend just shared a dozen lovely ones from her farm. I hope these fictionalized family vigne…”
About: Greta and Her Sons, Part 1
“Loved this! You’re making me want to go make eggs. A friend just shared a dozen lovely ones from her farm. I hope these fictionalized family vigne…”
About: Greta and Her Sons, Part 1
September 20, 2009 12:44AM
“First off, I’ve never heard of Helen Simpson, so lucky me! I get to add a new author to my Amazon wishlist. And I hear you about Goodwill—ab…”
About: Lucky, Lucky, Lucky Me (and kind of unlucky me)
“First off, I’ve never heard of Helen Simpson, so lucky me! I get to add a new author to my Amazon wishlist. And I hear you about Goodwill—ab…”
About: Lucky, Lucky, Lucky Me (and kind of unlucky me)
September 20, 2009 12:36AM
“THIS IS GREAT!!!!!! Sorry, I got all excited about doing some yelling, but I realize I should have calmly stated my appreciation for your writing and f…”
About: Making Your Displeasure Known
“THIS IS GREAT!!!!!! Sorry, I got all excited about doing some yelling, but I realize I should have calmly stated my appreciation for your writing and f…”
About: Making Your Displeasure Known
September 20, 2009 12:28AM
“I don’t often read poems that make me laugh, but that first stanza especially got me. Thanks for the Saturday night smiles. — Melissa”
About: star (a poem)
“I don’t often read poems that make me laugh, but that first stanza especially got me. Thanks for the Saturday night smiles. — Melissa”
About: star (a poem)
September 20, 2009 12:09AM
“Hi-frickin-larious. I don’t often resort to [God, I wish I’d paid more attention when someone told me the word for sticking words inside ot…”
About: Bologna Is A Gateway Deli Meat
“Hi-frickin-larious. I don’t often resort to [God, I wish I’d paid more attention when someone told me the word for sticking words inside ot…”
About: Bologna Is A Gateway Deli Meat
September 19, 2009 11:42PM
“Rated for sparking consonantsandvowels to write this bit of splendor. Thanks for continuing to sow the seeds of inspiration. &mdas h;Melissa”
About: Six Sentences
“Rated for sparking consonantsandvowels to write this bit of splendor. Thanks for continuing to sow the seeds of inspiration. &mdas h;Melissa”
About: Six Sentences
September 19, 2009 11:33PM
“This reminds me of two things, one pedestria n and one poet ic. Thank you for voicing so eloquently the pain so many parents are experiencing daily. This…”
About: The Slings and Arrows of a Child
“This reminds me of two things, one pedestria n and one poet ic. Thank you for voicing so eloquently the pain so many parents are experiencing daily. This…”
About: The Slings and Arrows of a Child
September 19, 2009 11:20PM
“Honesty is never a dreadful mistake, especially when it comes to people you care for deeply. Your lovely daughters will be grateful you were the one to…”
About: Raised on barley water.
“Honesty is never a dreadful mistake, especially when it comes to people you care for deeply. Your lovely daughters will be grateful you were the one to…”
About: Raised on barley water.
September 19, 2009 10:56PM
“Lovely. Thank you for this peace :-) Couldn’t help but think of Robert Frost’s “Birches&r dquo; when I read this, so I’ll let Fro…”
About: Kind of Blue's call to peaceful posts
“Lovely. Thank you for this peace :-) Couldn’t help but think of Robert Frost’s “Birches&r dquo; when I read this, so I’ll let Fro…”
About: Kind of Blue's call to peaceful posts
September 19, 2009 10:47PM
“I can smell the damp earth and hear the roaring falls. Thank you for this peaceful and inspiring image. —Melissa ”
About: iPhotographGod – Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle State Park
“I can smell the damp earth and hear the roaring falls. Thank you for this peaceful and inspiring image. —Melissa ”
About: iPhotographGod – Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle State Park
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