This is why reading and writing literally saves lives - the dreamy and booknerd kids eventually find Basho, and each other, and realize that they aren't alone on the Earth at all. I talk to animals too. Every deer or wild turkey gets at least "hello friend" and since the Sandhill Cranes can be kind of unpredictable (and are almost as tal…
This is why reading and writing literally saves lives - the dreamy and booknerd kids eventually find Basho, and each other, and realize that they aren't alone on the Earth at all. I talk to animals too. Every deer or wild turkey gets at least "hello friend" and since the Sandhill Cranes can be kind of unpredictable (and are almost as tall as I am, with sword beaks) I treat them like they are dogs and tell them they are so beautiful, and so good - haven't been beak stabbed yet!
This is why reading and writing literally saves lives - the dreamy and booknerd kids eventually find Basho, and each other, and realize that they aren't alone on the Earth at all. I talk to animals too. Every deer or wild turkey gets at least "hello friend" and since the Sandhill Cranes can be kind of unpredictable (and are almost as tall as I am, with sword beaks) I treat them like they are dogs and tell them they are so beautiful, and so good - haven't been beak stabbed yet!
Thank you for this, Marla. I get sandhills out here too in the summer. They are magnificent creatures.