February 16, 2024
A February Fish Story
You’ve probably all heard or told a few fish stories, stories that are wildly exaggerated or untrue altogether.
The fish story in my neck of the woods this week came from the meteorologists who predicted a major snowstorm across most of Massachusetts. We’re pretty hardy here in New England, not easily intimidated by the likes of snow in a forecast. We often wait for things to get pretty bad before we cancel activities. This time, however, schools, community organizations, and medical offices were in high gear Monday in advance of Tuesday’s anticipated storm, canceling classes, postponing programs, and rescheduling appointments.
By storm day’s end, ironically, we had little to show for ourselves. What little snow fell melted upon contact. Our streets were bare!
I didn’t complain, and I did enjoy a quiet indoor day at home, but I’m thinking a number of meteorologists and a number of decision-makers in local businesses and organizations may have experienced a touch of embarrassment at the fish story they’d either perpetrated or believed!
In other news, I concocted a fish story of my own.
3.5 x 5″; acrylic, oil pastel, and collage on card stock
CutUp
2024
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8 responses to “A February Fish Story”
Roseanne, thanks for your adoring this fish, with her flexible spine and bright color. I took such pleasure in putting her image on paper, feeling a bit whimsical, and knowing she felt a bit whimsical herself!
Unpredictability is certainly a predictable part of the meteorologist job description!
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Thanks, Sheila!
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