Shin started raising a flock of Jian birds in the backyard three months ago after he got laid off. He changes their water and feed every morning before I wake, and by the time I’ve dragged myself out of bed, he’s sitting by the window with a plate of sunflower seeds, splitting them open and discarding the shells in a neat pile on a napkin and popping the seed meat into his mouth while watching the Jian attempt to fly.

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