I have had 2 parrots for a long time-- yesterday, when I came home, my little parrot Bad Boy was very sick. He was the heart of the house. He would walk up to the phone and talked, though a limited vocabulary, and constantly in motion. He made me laugh. He was comical but very smart. I have a second bird, an Amazon who would mimic may of his antics. Bad Boy passed away yesteday, and tears are still in my eyes, seeing his empty cage. I miss hime, and my Amazon misses him- they jabbered all day. I am glad Ramana is with me, but she is going to miss her daytime buddy. I felt I had to write this, even if no one reads it....

Good bye Bad Boy, may you be sent on winds of delight to parrot paradise. You will be greatly missed. I am greatful for all the unexpected fun and pleasure you brought into our lives.