Mongo, African amazing grey parrot son. He joined our family in Cabot in his twenties. Petit Mong spoke English et Québécois. We shared the love of music. He adored singing the Stones' “Miss You.” Favorite food to eat and shout: “Popcorn.” He imitated to a T the sizzling of the oil, kernels and shaking of the pot on the stove. Another: “Grapes, grapes, grapes, hey, WOW.”
He hated thunderstorms and once lamented, “Come on, cut it out.” Mongo laughed often and was empathetic. Enjoyed shouting, “Hole in one,” tantalizing the family golfer. His vocabulary was surprising and amusing. In sync with the moment, Mongo loved fully and completely.
Gratitude to Dr. Bradley of ORAH and Dr. Adair of Essex Veterinary Center and their staffs. Hoping Mongo’s story inspires you to put a cat-proof bird feeder outside. Winter is brutal to our songbirds.
Love you always, Dave & Hélène
