Today, being Halloween, I really wanted to write a little something "ghoulish," a real trick or treat, something fun!
I sat down earlier, and began to jot down a few little no-nothings that were basically amounting to a hill of beans. I felt like I needed a jump start. I finally submitted to the fact that "writing" just wasn't in the cards today... so I moved on and put the idea of blogging behind me for today.
What happened next was just too bizarre.
Moments ago I was sitting here at my desk working on a file and I heard these strange scratching & tapping noises. At first I thought it may have been Scooter or My-ami getting into no good, but that wasn't the case at all, they were sound asleep in their Daddy's office.
I had risen from my seat and after following the sounds, I was led to the reception area. The sounds, between the pauses, were stronger than ever, I began scanning the room unable to locate the source of this mysterious scratching. Suddenly, the abrupt tapping came out of nowhere, it was fast and furious and my blood pressure shot up like a rocket. In my panicky state I looked up to the skylight in the sloped part of the ceiling to see an enormous black crow pecking away feverishly at the window frame. Naturally I was alarmed and let out a bit of a shrill and of course that brought both dogs running from Danny's office out to their Mommy's aid.
Scooter took on the role of the ferocious protector. His body was completely tensed, and in the hunting stance of a Golden Retriever, roaring like a wild beast at that monster crow. Of course, had this albatross sized crow ever come even remotely close to him, he more than likely, would have run off with his tail tucked tightly tween his legs!! But...He certainly put on a fabulous show for his Mommy.
Let us not forget my girl... my Pamela Anderson of Golden Retrievers. Poor My-ami, living up to the stereotype of a dumb blonde, was still searching the four (lower) corners of the room. Helllooo? Is anyone in there?
Some protector she is... when at last she looked up, it was an epiphany!!
When all was said and done and I realized I was in no danger, I started to laugh at the thought of being spooked by a big old crow on Halloween ... how fitting!
Thinking about it now, perhaps that old crow was a sign, sent for a reason...I'm writing aren't I?
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3 comments:
A Halloween 'boo' to you, too! Crows are really loud, aren't they? I have a friend who said that after her husband died she went to a psychic who told her people who have passed will often inhabit the body of a bird (becaause it's easy--ahem, not to me, but ...) so maybe you had a visitor, Heidi! Fun piece. Thank you for the giggles! Hip hip hooray for Scooter in his heroic attempt to save his mom!
~auntie
If we all took the time to look around we'd see, there are signs, and reasons for them. Being aware is key. cute story! Carry on!
AOG.MGD
Ok, the whole crow thing was certainly spooky, but you said you needed a jump start, correct? Well, you sure got one!
The dog portion of your story was delightful!
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