My chickens, who are a tad moulting
and bedraggled, took one look at this polished well-travelled, cosmopolitan visitor
and fell to pondering about their narrow, provincial and rather closed lives. No elephant riding for them; moods were rather fowl.
The TC however also fell to pondering. Here were useful productive hens - they provided nourishing eggs, thereby enriching lives, ( and the odd cake). Their lives had a purpose... did hers?
Then she thought about deep stuff, about , you know, how the shell encapsulates the fragility of life, about whether we can ever truly perceive ourselves, are we capable only of looking in on life from the outside? and, uuhmm, about shadows symbolising something looming or somesuch, and about... amm, poached eggs on sourdough. Oops, that's just me.
TC will be only too delighted to flee such mind scrambling eggsistentialist angst, ( not to mind such bad puns) - happy travelling.
The TC however also fell to pondering. Here were useful productive hens - they provided nourishing eggs, thereby enriching lives, ( and the odd cake). Their lives had a purpose... did hers?
Then she thought about deep stuff, about , you know, how the shell encapsulates the fragility of life, about whether we can ever truly perceive ourselves, are we capable only of looking in on life from the outside? and, uuhmm, about shadows symbolising something looming or somesuch, and about... amm, poached eggs on sourdough. Oops, that's just me.
TC will be only too delighted to flee such mind scrambling eggsistentialist angst, ( not to mind such bad puns) - happy travelling.
Evie!! You made me burst out laughing! What joy this T.C. has brought to so many of us. What funny experiences people, talented people!! are creating with and for her. Thank you for making my day start with a huge smile and a huge burst of laughter!! Thanks for being part of this traveling chicken experiment!!
ReplyDeleteBravo Evie for a job well done!! Not only is it a lovely painting but the post is hilarious and so well written! Thank you for providing a good laugh and for furthering our little TC's adventures! What fun!
ReplyDeleteEvie, you've added a humourous chapter to TC's eggsistence! Its very well written and the painting of TC is lovely. Let her saga continue far and beyond.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much , what nice comments. I'm glad it raised a smile ( especially as there was a lot of stressed grimacing at this end :-))
ReplyDeleteThat was a hoot! I second what everyone said and really enjoyed your painting of her!
ReplyDeleteEvie - this is just wonderful! I was away for the weekend, and couldn't really see this or read it while in transit. I love the reflection of Ms. Chick in the glass as she stares at the egg. And your story is wonderful! This was such a delight to see this morning! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantabulous!!
ReplyDeleteAll of this world traveling has made our TC a very deep thinker. When she visited me, she was more concerned with having a good time and catching some rays. I'm glad she is growing as a chicken.
ReplyDeleteLovely little painting, and fun write up. I really liked Little Chickens reflection...pun intended! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Work! Loved the way you handled the reflections on the glass bowl. You must be a professional! Loved your writing about the mind of a developing chicken too!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed looking at your painting several times!
ReplyDeleteNow that I've had the opportunity to host this little chick - and figure out just what to do with her - I'm even more impressed with your solid composition, fresh color scheme, and beautiful brush strokes!
I love this painting! Any chance that it is available for sale?
ReplyDeleteI love this painting! Any chance that it is available for sale?
ReplyDeletePeppermint, try contacting the artist through her blog, this one may not be available as it has been a while since this post, but I am sure she would love hearing from you.
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