are we not peacock?

That is true of most birds.  The males are always the prettiest!  But you are right that we are expected to take care of all of the little details, so when something goes wrong, the finger goes straight to us!  Love the photo.

Coming from an accounting background, I am one of those detail people.  Sure helps me in this career.

We had a peacock that used to roam my parents' neighborhood.  An escapee from the Birmingham Zoo which we lived right next to.....we named him Henry.

Is this a version of lipstick on a pig? 

It aint all pretty when you dig underneath!

The females are peahens, I think, and not nearly as catchy a word as peacock. 

Alan- I actually have a peacock who shows up at my door every evening.  They love staring at themselves in a mirror or shiny black SUV.  The peahens that come by on occasion aren't as colorful and much more aggressive.  Does that remind you of any other species?

My Grandfather used to raise peacocks when I was a child and I think he still has about 10 or so.

Alan- you are so clever.  I, like Margaret, nearly fell into the trap you set about peahens.  I guess that was the point- the tiny little detail that can make or break the deal.

Oh I see it, Alan!! I won't be a spoiler!

Enjoyable post. Gives us males lots to aim for. Color and flourish are certainly necessary.

Attention to detail, attention to detail. It is a big deal in this business.

I, like Wendy, saw it, but that's because I am visual...very visual...though I missed the "peahen" at the bottom, until you pointed it out.  Even if there is no peahen, or peacock in the post, I love the visual...for a very obvious reason! =o)

It’s fun to wander around the San Diego Zoo and listen to the people wondering why certain peacocks have no beautiful tail feathers. Occasionally you’ll hear someone answer, “That’s a female peacock.”