Yes i think it is cruel, birds are meant to fly free just like all the other animals we have as pets or are behind bars in the zoo. 

 My friend Leslie had a baby girl on the third day of the new year. I have only seen pictures but she is the sweetest thing ever. I'm going down to her house this weekend to see my 'niece'. I consider Leslie my sister from another mister. That is her saying but hey it's true. Leslie and I have been friends since kindergarten. Nothing has been able to split us up. I bought the cutest outfit for lil miss Riley Jo. It consists of two ones-es. One of them is an off yellow with red bows on them and it came with a red sweat suit that matches. The other one is white with a red bow printed into the fabric. I think Riley will look so adorable in those outfits. I intend to buy her more when I get my check. Leslie will probably need all the help she can get with Riley considering she is only 17 and is still in high school.