This is what happens when you combine a lavish gift for art, a strong writing talent, a keen eye for observing nature and an intuitive sense of nonsense. I love Auden and the woman who dreamed him up and released him into the world. Amazing, Merrill. Just great!
Aww. Thank you for making me feel better. It is so nerve wracking to post new stuff you are just dashing off without interference of an editor. It is also exhilarating to not have someone say "Well, this one is kind of silly." And then back to insecure. ANd then back to exhilarating. THe life of an unpaid writer.
I almost went to picket today but I only got 3 hrs of sleep so I thought I should pick a better day when there is less chance of passing out on the picket line.
I haven't gone back and watched the whole series yet, but how did you end up with these caterpillar guests? I would love to have my girls witness this process.
This is what happens when you combine a lavish gift for art, a strong writing talent, a keen eye for observing nature and an intuitive sense of nonsense. I love Auden and the woman who dreamed him up and released him into the world. Amazing, Merrill. Just great!
You are still the funniest person with a heart.
Brilliant, Merrill! I loved this so much.
Really loved these posts and the photos. Feel a certain intimacy ("knowledge") towards the butterflies that visit my butterfly bush now : ) thanks!
I loved every word of these two posts....
Thanks Holly. THat means a lot. I was just about to take this one down because its so silly I was getting insecure.
It's funny. It's kind. It's about the world around us. It's filled with actual facts. It's perfection....
Aww. Thank you for making me feel better. It is so nerve wracking to post new stuff you are just dashing off without interference of an editor. It is also exhilarating to not have someone say "Well, this one is kind of silly." And then back to insecure. ANd then back to exhilarating. THe life of an unpaid writer.
I almost went to picket today but I only got 3 hrs of sleep so I thought I should pick a better day when there is less chance of passing out on the picket line.
Do NOT remove this. It's silliness is what makes it GREAT! I larfed out loud at least three times. The squeaky-toy serenade at the end is perfect.
I haven't gone back and watched the whole series yet, but how did you end up with these caterpillar guests? I would love to have my girls witness this process.
aawwww. got a bit teary there at the penultimate.
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I have loved reading the life and times of Auden. Party on, monarch dude!
Why? Why does only one in four generations of monarchs get to go to monarch-con?
We have monarchs in our garden this year. Could they be related to Auden? Is it too late to tell them about Monarch-con?
I’m rooting for Auden and his magnificent journey ahead .. Love loved this story in its entirety