Saturday, September 9, 2023

more flying things...

 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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