Tuesday, 11 January 2011

Tall tails of the unexpected

Sometimes my sitting room hangs with vines and the walls become the world all around. A private boat tumbles by for Ana and she sails off through night and day, in and out of weeks, to where her wild brethren are. After rumpusing for a spell, she gets lonely and trades her wolf suit for supper (which is still hot).

Shaggy tale-feathers. 
There is a posterior focus about Tara Cain's marvelous body of work this week. A fitting angle in this wild house, where most residents have tails to match their horns (some invisible, but don't be fooled).

I don't mean to imply that Ana spends all her time where the wild things are. Sometimes she's off chasing Bagheera through the jungle. But tails are compulsory in all her worlds.
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20 comments:

  1. Trish11 January 2011 at 20:25

    A very cute photo with quite brilliant narrative. Must have a look at your other posts, I like your style.

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  2. Anonymous11 January 2011 at 20:29

    Beautiful post!

    At the moment we are beset by blasting, sword wielding super heroes . . . not good for the sensibilities!

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  3. Jenny11 January 2011 at 22:30

    Really great photo and a great take on the theme this week! Lovely words tom accompany it too :)

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  4. Anonymous12 January 2011 at 09:36

    Great take on the theme this week!

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  5. CherishedByMe12 January 2011 at 09:48

    Gorgeous and I want those toys! :)

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  6. kateab12 January 2011 at 11:24

    What a beautiful post and photo. I don't think I've come across your blog before. How remiss of me.

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  7. Anonymous12 January 2011 at 12:04

    Tails are a very important body component. BB longs for one and thinks it really quite ridiculous that humans don't come with them as standard. I love this post!

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  8. Herding Cats12 January 2011 at 12:06

    Oh help! Oh no! It's a Gruffalo!

    Unfortunately we haven't come across Where The Wild Things Are yet. I sense a trip to the library soon!

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  9. Anonymous12 January 2011 at 14:05

    I love this photo and we are finding a passion for tails in this house too :)

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  10. Anonymous12 January 2011 at 15:01

    I love the rear view. It looks like they are seeking and searching.

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  11. Unknown12 January 2011 at 18:28

    I think this is one of my favourite posts so far.....Rowan (my youngest) is a big big fan of Where the Wild Things Are...and at times is one herself! :)

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  12. This Mid 30s Life12 January 2011 at 19:29

    My son is SUCH a fan of this book, it's been a joy rediscovering it. A wonderful post - again! x

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  13. @jencull (jen)12 January 2011 at 20:49

    hehehe, excellent take on the prompt and they are lovely soft toys :) Jen

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  14. LinzW197612 January 2011 at 22:23

    Love it! What a great photo and words to match! x

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  15. Anonymous12 January 2011 at 23:04

    I'm just new to your blog and wow, you seem interesting! I love this post, what an original take on the theme.

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  16. Elsie Anderton13 January 2011 at 11:44

    I love this - Where the Wild Things Are is a firm family favourite in our house (a house that has more than it's fair share of tails and horns too). (@elsieanderton) x

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  17. Rachel13 January 2011 at 13:49

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments guys! Since I am forever off chasing thing 1 and thing 2 in a never-ending wild caucus race, it is so nice to hear that I'm not alone in living with wild things...
    ~M

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  18. JallieDaddy15 January 2011 at 00:24

    Great photo, great words, I like the alternative interpretation of the theme. A child's imagination is a wonderful thing!

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  19. Anonymous15 January 2011 at 06:01

    Lovely picture and post. Love that the Gallery has helped me find your lovely blog :-)

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  20. growingmyfamilytree10 June 2011 at 18:45

    Lovely picture and post. Love that the Gallery has helped me find your lovely blog :-)

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