Thursday, March 6

They're Just Durn Birds

Before you watch this clip, I'd like to introduce the principals.

Jon Lakey is the mellow and strong photographer who visits our house every now and then to take pictures of bits of food on the plate. He tosses a grape here, makes crumbs there, and adjusts his mylar parasols to get the lighting just right. He's a good soul and truly cares about doing his best on everything he does.

Clyde Overcash is an... anomaly. At first I just knew him as the fellow who crashes your yard sale and tries to get everything for nothing so he can mark it up and put it in his antique shop. Later I realized he is a local institution. He writes letters to the paper. He visited City Council to have his 3-minute say on...nothing. He just sat there in total silence. When the timer rang, he stood up and walked out. He feels strongly about his opinions, as I guess we all do, but it seems to be of more importance to him, to take a stand on things. He's a talented painter with pieces hanging in most homes in town.

Now. Check out this piece. It's only 3 minutes long. How busy can you be?

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