flamingos to the rescue!

Who would have thought
a flock of pink plastic birds
could bring so much love?
Evidently,
the folks who organized
this Flamingo Fest!

Troy Wandzel believed in the mission.
Remember him from SeeSAW?
He designed this self-portrait for the event.

Jane Fishman, former columnist
for the local newspaper,
and local artisit Carmela Aliffi
created this bird.
Christened "Cotton Candy",
she's fashioned from found materials,
no doubt from Jane's garden.

Local birds were joined by
some from other flocks.
Karen Abato designed this bird,
then photographed it at a Buddhist shrine.
What great blessings!

Even tattoo artists
got involved with the birds!
Amanda Harrison,
with Good Fortune Tattoo,
lent her creative talents
to this fundraiser.

This other-worldly beauty
was photographed
in a marsh setting.
Created by Brian MacGregor,
the bird was a big hit
at the auction yesterday.

Fortunately, the birds had a layover
before their big flight to Muse Arts Warehouse.
Starlandia offered them safe harbor.
Clinton Edminster, the owner,
designed a circle of love with his one bird!
(The wreath is mine now!)

This one's red carpet fashion was created by the young son of illustrator Karen Bradley.
Named 'The Flash', I had thought at first
that it was called 'Still Wet'
as that was what the sign proclaimed!
(Quite lovely in my living room and
quite appropriate for this fan of Sheldon Cooper!)

'The Flash' didn't get "dressed"
until after his flight to the show.
This one waited until the last minute, too!
But Odd Lot improv artist Andy H
took on the challenge,
with his girl Friday's help.
And I got to watch the action!

Some of the birds were even decked out
with lights for flying into the evening!
That was good, as the auction proceeded
from mid-afternoon until after 7 pm.

One other in the flock
also boasted
running lights.
(Get it? Running lights?)
Adorable and functional!
(smile!)

The homage to 'The Rocky Horror Show' marks Jin Hi's leadership of this year's production.
The black bird to its right, with the 'prayer for peace', was created by my friend Patrick Young, up and coming minister.

Why was this flock of flamingos under this one roof in Savannah?
Why, in support of one whose stance resembles theirs, of course!
All were destined for new homes as they raised funds for
Jin Hi Soucy Rand,
our star of stage and screen,
as she battles cancer yet again.


Birds of a feather
flock together.
Good birds!
I'm so happy to fly with this crowd!