The black pirate flag with skull & crossed bones. The earliest pirates—French filibustiers—simply hoisted a red flag to announce their piratical intentions. It’s not hard to imagine one of the crew darkly describing the flag as “un joli rouge”—a pretty red.
Update: My friend Melanie pointed out that ‘drapeau‘ (flag) is masculine, so I should have spelt ‘joli’, not ‘jolie’. Since corrected!
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Alphabet Trail and Tales in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park was a blast yesterday—the Salty Carrot was dragged out of drydock and assembled at the big Blue Slide pavilion. We had glorious weather, too. We read Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates(now in paperback!), then painted a few crazed chicken pirates. Thanks to Le and Nancy for inviting me back. Thanks to the fans and friends who came out to say hello. Bravo to the volunteers who created all that nautical splendor out of plywood and paint.
Does anyone have a photo of the hot air balloon? Mine came out all blurry.
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Tomorrow morning I’ll be performing at Alphabet Trail & Tales in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. I’ll read Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates and paint a picture—maybe we’ll sing a buccaneer bunny sea-shanty. I hope to see you there!
Jolly Roger
self promotionThe black pirate flag with skull & crossed bones. The earliest pirates—French filibustiers—simply hoisted a red flag to announce their piratical intentions. It’s not hard to imagine one of the crew darkly describing the flag as “un joli rouge”—a pretty red.
Mark your calendar—September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day!
Update: My friend Melanie pointed out that ‘drapeau‘ (flag) is masculine, so I should have spelt ‘joli’, not ‘jolie’. Since corrected!
The return of the dread Salty Carrot
book promotion, self promotionAlphabet Trail and Tales in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park was a blast yesterday—the Salty Carrot was dragged out of drydock and assembled at the big Blue Slide pavilion. We had glorious weather, too. We read Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates (now in paperback!), then painted a few crazed chicken pirates. Thanks to Le and Nancy for inviting me back. Thanks to the fans and friends who came out to say hello. Bravo to the volunteers who created all that nautical splendor out of plywood and paint.
Does anyone have a photo of the hot air balloon? Mine came out all blurry.
Big doings
book promotion, self promotionThis evening is the grand opening of Graffiti Gallery—that’s in the beautiful Transit Building, Oil City, where I have a studio—from 6:00 – 9:00. Come join us!
Tomorrow morning I’ll be performing at Alphabet Trail & Tales in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. I’ll read Henry & the Crazed Chicken Pirates and paint a picture—maybe we’ll sing a buccaneer bunny sea-shanty. I hope to see you there!