People either live or die by Marc's. Some people think it is a zoo and try to avoid it. A lot of those people (mom!) prefer stores like Heinens and take a real stuck up attitude and turn their nose up to Marc's. I was in the Southland Plaza today and stopped in Marc's for some living essentials, preparing for my move to a new apartment. Marc's is great for paper towels, little nick-nacks and other weird items for your place. People were extremely friendly today. I think a lot of them were because it is Christmas Eve, and others were just naturally inclined to be nice. I thought I was losing my sanity when I heard almost a siren call. Not a beautiful song from a temptress on an island; a deafening screach of terror and alarm. I paid it no mind. I approached the back of the store and saw a sign that said "Birds". This Marc's has a few beautiful Cockatoos and a Crimson Mackaw! They were saying hello to me and I was entranced for a good 20 minutes. I stood by the beautiful blue bird and shared many exciting and enlightening moments on this beautiful Christmas Eve. I was actually sad when I had to walk away and turn my back on him. He came right up to me and stared into my eyes and said "Hello" in a robotic voice. I found it so odd that these amazing birds were in a Marc's (see attached). I was intrigued by them and wondered how they felt about being there. They made my experience that much more special. I will try to come out here and visit when I get the time.