Keep Your Windows Dirty—a Public Service Announcement

I love gazing out of our windows, but I’m convinced that dirty windows save lives. Here is a PSA—share it with your friends.

Birdbrain

There’s a particular word known as “birdbrain.” If you’ve heard “birdbrain” directed towards you, it probably wasn’t a compliment; it was an insult to your intelligence. Here’s an example. Kaleo spent an afternoon trying to catch his own tail—what a birdbrain. While I don’t know the origin of the phrase, I have a theory involving windows.

Windows

Mom and Dad like to keep the windows of the house spotless. They even clean up the residue from Kaleo’s drool, which could be daily. A few weeks ago, I was conserving energy underneath the large picture window; when “BLUMP,” a woodpecker, went headfirst into the window.

Upon inspection, birdbrain would fit, but I felt awful for the bird and its family. I gave it a few nudges and nothing.

MOM,” “DAD,” I barked. They came out and took a look at the bird.

Oh, poor thing.” Mom said.

“I’ll get a shovel,” Dad said.

“Snack!”

Kaleo Shouted.

 As soon as mom and dad walked away, the woodpecker rolled over and flew off. Kaleo darted after it barking.

This specific incident was a happy one, but you’d be surprised how often birds fly into that window. So to all the humans out there, do your part and save a life, keep your windows dirty. If you need help, I’ll happily enlist my birdbrain brother.