DR MBarnum:
I’ve traveled ‘round this world a couple of times in my life. And everywhere I’ve been, I’ve seen the things for which many places are well-known. But I have also tried to find undiscovered treasures…something that would make these places unique for me beyond the picture postcard remembrances.
I once heard of an exotic bird called a Rary. And the legends surrounding this bird all say that it is people-friendly, but very hard to find. Everyone who has reported encountering the bird has said it has a funny way of walking, that it will perch on your finger and that it enjoys being tipped over on its perch.
I decided I had to see this wondrous creature, so whenever I was near a place where a Rary had been reported, I’d venture off the beaten path and see if I could find one.
I’ve been through the rain forests of Hawaii and the Philippines; I’ve been to remote regions of Japan and Malaysia; I’ve searched in Africa in the Kenyan highlands. I’ve climbed Mount Olympus in Greece, and I’ve wandered the wind-ravaged plains of eastern Turkey. I’ve even crossed the alps into Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
Sadly, I’ve never seen one of these fabulous birds. I can’t even say that I’ve “just missed” seeing one. But I can say I’ve traveled many miles in search of one, and I know beyond any doubt about my journey:
It's a long, long way to tip a Rary.
Fortunately, though, I have only to ramble on a bit to wish you a Very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
