March 23, 2009
On another cold day not many animals were outside their comfy dens. I asked those who ventured out to say hello whether they were going to make any New Year's Resolutions, for 2010 is almost upon us.

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'Well, first I'm going to learn how to do a proper somersault!' declared Uzuuma.
 
 
     
   
     
'And I'm going to listen very carefully to everything that Ma says.'
     
   
     
'I'm also going to practice my table manners. No gobbling and spitting.'
   

     
   
     
'I promise to give Ma lots and lots of big hugs.'


     
   
     
'And I'll try not to be too rude to my big sister Calaya.'
     
   
     
'Oh yeah, right.' says Calaya. 'And I'll try to get plenty of sleep so I can keep up with the little one.'
 

     
   
     
'I plan on practicing my Yoga every single day.' announced a Flamingo.

 
 
     
   
     
'I'm gonna get a haircut and some good conditioner! And remember to use it.'
 
 
     
   
     
'I shall make it a habit to eat more greens, starting now.' decides the White Naped Crane.
 
   
     
   
     
'And I'll drink more water. Gotta hydrate, ya know.' thinks the Wood Duck.

 
     
   
     
Lady Amherst's Pheasant decided that she would learn how to speak English.
 
 
     
   
     
The Golden Pheasant agreed that she would too. These two just arrived from China.
     
   
     
A Nicobar Pigeon, also from China, is thinking about it.
He's not sure he needs a second language.
As long as he gets food and water, he's happy. 
 

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