Awww, poor fellow. Perhaps if he weren't such a showoff and instead just walked up to her and chatted her up a little, maybe brought her a bit of corn, preened HER feathers instead of his, his lot would improve? Just saying.
yeah, chatting up a girl ... or anyone ... is getting harder to do these days. It implies interest outside one's own skin, and a lot of courage just to speak that clumsy conversation opener.
I have noticed that to myself, too. During the pandemic, I got used to the quiet and to living with my own thoughts. I am out of practice now, and find sitting in small groups to "chat" is tedious and a little uncomfortable. Turns out I am my own best company. ha ha ha
I hope it was as hysterical for you as it was for me when I first wrote it. After several readings and edits, it got a tad stale. And along with peahen, did you just get a kick out of Ostentation?
Awww, poor fellow. Perhaps if he weren't such a showoff and instead just walked up to her and chatted her up a little, maybe brought her a bit of corn, preened HER feathers instead of his, his lot would improve? Just saying.
yeah, chatting up a girl ... or anyone ... is getting harder to do these days. It implies interest outside one's own skin, and a lot of courage just to speak that clumsy conversation opener.
I have noticed that to myself, too. During the pandemic, I got used to the quiet and to living with my own thoughts. I am out of practice now, and find sitting in small groups to "chat" is tedious and a little uncomfortable. Turns out I am my own best company. ha ha ha
You and I are lucky in that regard. We will not need the constant presence l of other people to be happy.
I decided 8 billion humans was overpopulation so made sure no accidents happened until 40 when I really made sure by getting a vasectomy!
Thanks for sharing that, Bob.
Thanks Sue. And, on top of the whole piece, which I loved, I learned the word "peahen" today, which delights me for some reason.
I hope it was as hysterical for you as it was for me when I first wrote it. After several readings and edits, it got a tad stale. And along with peahen, did you just get a kick out of Ostentation?