The Excerpt:
Miss Bob’s cross stitch. It hangs on the wall in my studio, near where I’m typing this blog post.
The television series, Twin Peaks, featured a memorable dream sequence in which a giant man appears to Special Agent Dale Cooper. In the dream, the giant says, among other things, “The owls are not what they seem.” My wife said that I was an owl, too, because I turned out to me something I didn’t seem to be originally (a friend who later became her husband.) Eventually, we had a collection of owl memorabilia from cross stitch to various sized replicas. It was nice to be an owl for her. She had been a “Kat” and morphed into a flamingo.
Maybe we were birds of a feather?
The Setup:
We’re all animals anyway, but there are times in all of our lives when we seem to be something other than homo sapiens.
Today’s sample comes from a blog that will post on Friday, the 31st on my publisher’s site. OK, it’s HERE.
I was a “zebra” for sixteen years. In this shot, I’m conducting a coin toss.
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July 25, 2015
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25 responses to “My Life as an Animal”
Daelyn Morgana
August 2nd, 2015 at 21:12
Nice snippet.
jtsuruoka
August 1st, 2015 at 17:11
I very much enjoyed this post. You had asked me to be on the lookout for the maudlin in your blog posts– nothing maudlin here. All I read here are depth of feeling and warm remembrance.
FCEtier
August 3rd, 2015 at 06:12
Thanks, Jeff!
Linda Hamonou
July 31st, 2015 at 21:04
Welcome back! It’s always better to marry a friend. I like that bird story too.
FCEtier
August 3rd, 2015 at 06:13
Thank you, Linda. I’ve got to catch up on your snippets, too.
veronicascott
July 27th, 2015 at 18:12
Wonderful to be reading your prose again! The owl analogy is simply marvelous and heart felt, I can tell. Excellent excerpt, sir.
vlpassmore
July 27th, 2015 at 13:28
Hi Chip
Hope this finds you well. I want to read your story but canât seem to get to it. Do you have the direct link.
Wish you could have been at the Candlelight Closing. Beautiful evening for photos. Unfortunately I had to sit to get most of my shots but the dancers knew and requested me so that made me happy. Canât wait to see your photos.
Question? Where do you find the shirts like you were wearing for the street festival. Was that one of the ones that keeps you cool and dries fast?
Best
Vicki Lynn
Gem
July 27th, 2015 at 13:19
“I turned out to me something I didn’t seem to be originally…” Lovely.
elainecsc2013
July 26th, 2015 at 20:41
That’s beautiful.
FCEtier
July 26th, 2015 at 20:54
Thanks Elaine.
Elizabeth Alsobrooks
July 26th, 2015 at 19:35
This was very heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.
marthajaneorlando
July 26th, 2015 at 16:20
I definitely think you two were/are birds of a feather, Chip! The owls made me think of my character, Reverend, in The Glade Series. Blessings!
FCEtier
July 26th, 2015 at 20:55
I remember the Rev! I thought about our interest in owls when I read your books.
Caitlin Stern
July 26th, 2015 at 13:08
Everybody has an animal they identify with, I think. I know another flamingo–she has quite a collection!
FCEtier
July 26th, 2015 at 20:56
Caitlin, when my wife was baby sitting once, the kid saw all our flamingoes and asked, “What do flamingoes say?” My wife answered, “Can I do your hair?”
siobhanmuir
July 26th, 2015 at 11:30
Heh, I married a dragon given all the crystals and semi-precious stones he collects and stores in our home. But then, I was never a damsel and sometimes the dragon prefers the knight. Great snippet, Chip, and good to see you back.
FCEtier
July 26th, 2015 at 20:57
Be sure to read the blog on 8/31. I was a Dragon, too. Still am! LOL
Teresa Cypher
July 26th, 2015 at 10:37
Beautiful recollection, Chip–the owl.
Glad to see you posting, my friend. 🙂
Author Charmaine Gordon
July 26th, 2015 at 09:21
Ah Chip, you grabbed my heart and never let go. Beautiful.
chellecordero
July 26th, 2015 at 01:12
A very poignant snippet, loved the analogy, very thought provoking. I liked it.
Ed Hoornaert
July 26th, 2015 at 01:03
This almost sounds like the prelude to Shifter story, but it’s rather too thoughtful. Very interesting!
FCEtier
July 26th, 2015 at 20:57
Thanks Ed. I feel like I’ve been a “shifter” for years!
P.T. Wyant
July 26th, 2015 at 00:20
Sweet snippet.
Iris B
July 25th, 2015 at 23:40
What a lovely post … and thought provoking. Have a wonderful weekend, Frank.
Karen Michelle Nutt
July 25th, 2015 at 22:20
I married my good friend, too. I think it make for a better and stronger marriage. You already know each and despite the quirks, you still like each other, too. 🙂 Enjoyed the post.