I like pigeons. I realize this is a rather bold statement but ever since I picked up Mo Willems incredible series documenting the life of one lone pigeon I have been drawn to the cooing wonders.
(If you have not read them I would suggest you start with Pigeon Wants a Puppy, the raw emotion written on those pages is fantastic. Although Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is a classic that brings me near to tears with its bittersweet ending.)
When I moved into my apartment on the 4th floor several months ago I was actually delighted by the colony of pigeons that was roosting on my windowsills. Their cooing and the occasional thump/shudder when they crashed into my windows become a familiar part of home.
Well, is seems as if my neighbors could not disagree with me more. Last Tuesday instead of the familiar sound of pigeons I was greeted with a new sound when I got home from work- that of frantic hammering and the clatter of a ladder. Curious as to what the commotion was I opened my window to investigate. This is the new addition I found installed on my neighbor’s windows.
I’m still a little nervous ever time I open my windows now. One poor planned landing by an unsuspecting pigeon would have disastrous results!
And expect the next installment of Mr. Willems series, Pigeon Wants a Crowbar, this summer!
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