According to my west coast brother today is 'National When Pigs Fly Day.' I did see something large with wings yesterday but it was definitely not a pig. Pigs do not have feathers. Of course flying pigs may have feathers. On the other hand, bats can fly and they don't have feathers. But that's not what I want to write about. Whenever I hear the phrases 'flying pigs' or 'when pigs fly' I am reminded of one of my favorite authors, Barbara Kingsolver. The first books of hers that I ever read were "The Bean Trees" and "Pigs in Heaven." They entranced me and I have read several of hers since. The one you may be most familiar with is "The Poisonwood Bible" about a well meaning missionary and his family and their experiences in Africa. If you haven't read it you really should. Her most recent book "Demon Copperhead" is a heart wrenching look at poverty and addiction, with a hero who she admits is based on David Copperfield. So keep your eyes pealed for flying pigs, and take time to read anything by Barbara Kingsolver.
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