home for wayward lady dragons
Since Candice is staying with me for a few days, Amy has someone to share incredulous looks with from time to time. Like yesterday when I got home and Candice said, “UPS dropped off a package for you.” And I ran across the yard shouting, “The Lady Dragon is here! The Lady Dragon is here!”
I took the box into the kitchen, and Amy looked at Candice like she was sore afraid.
“What?” I asked.
Amy shrugged. “I don’t know what’s in that box, but it seems like you to order a real live dragon.”
Candice nodded in agreement.
Silly roommates. The Ministry of Magic would be on me so fast if I ordered a dragon from the internet.
A few months ago, Karindira posted some pictures on her blog from her high school sketch book. One of the pictures was called A Lady Dragon. I have always dreamed of having my own dragon, blue with purple wings, and there it was! Directly from my imagination! I knew I had to have it.
Now, I don’t have much experience with owning fine art. As a mater of fact, everything I learned came from faithfully reading Mad William’s blog. And also from watching The L Word. I was sure I couldn’t convince Karindira to send me The Lady Dragon if I pretended to be a sophisticated curator or something. So I offered to give money to charity.
Karindria responded to my offer thusly:
Dear Heather,
Is there a particular charity that benefits Lady
Dragons? Please research and advise.
Yours,
Karen
I couldn’t find any dragon-related charities at all, which I dejectedly reported back to Karindira.
Dear Heather,
I feel strongly that the charity should be
dragon-related. Perhaps you could start such an
organization on your website?
I remain,
Karen
I decided that of course I could start a dragon-related charity, and told Karindira so. Did she have any suggestions, I wondered.
Dear Heather,
What do you think of HAHHAFHFWLD? This is an acronym
for "Heather Anne Hogan's Home Away from Home for
Wayward Lady Dragons." It has a certain ring to it,
does it not?
Please respond soonest,
Karen
Heather Anne Hogan's Home Away from Home for Wayward Lady Dragons? I sort of felt ashamed that I hadn’t thought of that already. I agreed to house Wayward Lady Dragons in my guest room, and Karindira agreed to send the picture.
It came! Yesterday! With a double cool sock monkey!
Now if I could only get Jennie's orginal manuscript of The Evil Summer, my collection of fine art would be complete.
Comments
Hmmm, your sentiments are in the right place, no doubt. But what of the Lord Dragons? Where will they go in their waywardness?
Posted by: Fence | June 5, 2007 08:43 AM
Those belong in a museum!
(I've wanted to say that ever since I first saw Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.)
Cool. Lucky you.
Hello, Heather Anne.
Posted by: scott | June 5, 2007 10:19 AM
Ah, the monkey looks so happy. I bet his butt is smiling just as much as his face. Let me know how many Wayward Lady Dragons show up at your house, wanting shelter while they hatch their illegitimate eggs.
Posted by: Karindira | June 5, 2007 10:56 AM
is that a code monkey?
Posted by: Jenn The Sister | June 5, 2007 11:00 AM
When I next run into a Wayward Lady Dragon, I will advise her that she can find a Home Away From Home at your place. Thanks for volunteering!
Posted by: Jenn (the not-sister) | June 5, 2007 11:43 AM
Well, I was going to donate it to the Smithsonian, but I'll see what I can do.
Posted by: Jennie | June 5, 2007 12:54 PM
There has been such a need before now. We, as a society, can only offer you our gratitude for taking up this worthy cause. Mind the fire-breathing, though. Could be dangerous!
Posted by: shari | June 5, 2007 02:18 PM
This was an excellent addition to your collection.
I shall do my best to keep you informed about fine art.
Posted by: Mad William | June 5, 2007 05:09 PM
That's very cool and there is no one better to care for those Lady Dragons than you.
Posted by: ~Tim | June 5, 2007 10:04 PM
Does her breath have a hint of minty freshness?
Posted by: Talena | June 6, 2007 02:26 AM