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2/25/2019 0 Comments

DEAR PIGEONS: you actually coo.

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I've spent the majority of my adulthood disliking pigeons. Here are a few of the reasons why:
  • Their take-offs and landings seem careless and sporadic, causing me to flail and sometimes shriek when I am on the street alone.
  • I've seen them bully smaller birds for pizza crust or other snacks.
  • Once I even saw some vigorously scarfing a chicken wing: this just seemed wrong.
I recently noted, however,  that my current Chicago neighborhood doesn't have many pigeons, or at least that I don't see as many these days. That's when I realized something that surprised me: I kind of miss them. Despite their reckless flying, intimidation of cuter, more helpless birds, and borderline cannibalism, there is something about their presence that is constant, and comforting.
It's hard to imagine a city without pigeons walking about bobbling their heads or nestling in windowsills above, watching. ​​
Pigeon Post
Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
I also know that pigeons have a somewhat interesting history of delivering messages for people, which is definitely something that I can appreciate as a card-maker.

It seemed only natural, then, that I should create a series of pigeon-themed greetings. Without further ado, I proudly introduce the "Coo Card" Series, an expanding line of greetings that pays homage to my newfound appreciation for these dirty birds. I've started small, and can't wait for it to grow. Hopefully, you think they coo, too. 
Pigeon birthday card
A pigeon in a driving hat sipping champagne? Yes, please.
Pigeon thank you card
French pigeons: some of the most polite of their lot.
Pigeon in France thank you card
Pigeon and champagne birthday card
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Rolling onto the scene like...
Pigeon New Baby Card
a sweet, swaddled babe.
Thanks for reading. Until again, be coo. 
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