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The Bird Lady

The first time I met Micah she was probably 70 years old, a quirky squirrel of a lady with oversize glasses and a tie-dye sun dress she never washed. Micah Blane – zaniest lady ever worked for me – personality bigger than Elvis on a 3-day donut binge.

“Well, was she really crazy?” Dwight asked.

Crazy? Hell yeah, she was crazy! Crazy as a hoot-owl on acid! You would be too if you lived with a house full of hippies, thirteen cats, 4 dogs, and a pigeon house. Lots going on in that house – she rented it out to art students who painted the walls with all kinds of crazy scenes. It was purplish blue – looked like a big blue turd. Smelled like one inside too – didn’t seem to bother her long haired guests though.

“And the birds? Why was she called the bird lady?”

Oh yes, the pigeons. It was the pigeons that gave her that name. They were up to no good when she was gone, but they spoke to her alright. Told her things – things about to happen – things nobody should know. Things I don’t care to talk about even today.

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Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 2 months ago

I picture a Forrest saying “And that’s all I have to say about that.” at the end there. :) Great picture, Great story! Wondering what kind of work she did? Hm.
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Jenunique
Posted 2 months ago

That picture always makes me open my eyes wide. (I have no idea why.. it’s weird I know.) Love the story! Pigeons are sneaky little critters, always gathering about where people are. Great opening!
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Blusparrow
Posted 2 months ago

I wonder how she died. Cute little story!
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THX 0477
Posted 2 months ago

I like the combination of a zany character plus the two characters talking about her. It adds an extra layer rather than just describing her outright. The last bit also added nicely to the mystery.
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sunshine_loves_moon
Posted 2 months ago

this is cute. i really like the similes in it. :)
“personality bigger than Elvis on a 3-day donut binge” <- thats the most amazing way to describe it in my book. this picture is really great too :D good job. 5 star++++++++++
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OrangeOreos
Posted 2 months ago

The picture and the ficlet are a potent combination!

The little descriptions of her almost bring her to life!
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Punkin
Posted 2 months ago

Great picture. Nice description of an over the top personality.
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.:band baby:.
Posted 2 months ago

I agree with all the above! Nice ay of writing and relating it to the picture.
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SKermitgorf
Posted 2 months ago

Cool start of a new series? Interesting.quirky premise to go with the zany picture. very funny.
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Ana Cristina
Posted 2 months ago

Wow, that picture made me jump. This fic is great, but I loved the last pgh.
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Stovohobo
Posted 2 months ago

I like the little dialogue that sets it up as a conversation. And yes, that picture made me look twice just to see if those were spools of ribbon hanging from her ears.