“I've always looked upon the Ducks as caricature human beings. Perhaps I've been years writing in that middle world that J.R.R. Tolkien describes, and never knew it. “~ Carl Barks ~
In 1976, American playwright David Mamet offered up a small off Broadway theatrical gem, “Duck Variations,” It’s a simple tale of two men sitting on a park bench observing the nature of nearby ducks, and discussing the meaning of life, death and friendship.
Fast forward 32 years and Twin Cities award-winning journalist Boyd Huppert reports a remarkable and heartwarming story for local television station KARE channel 11.
Huppert’s feature is a different kind of ‘duck variation,’ but uses the same touchstones of life, death and friendship, when hunter (Joe Mansheim) and the hunted (Frank the duck) become one of the oddest couples to share a delivery truck.
In this day and age, there aren’t enough news stories that have happy endings, so take a moment to enjoy a very rare tale of bonding.
3 comments:
Terrific... he right, too! Maybe if we all had a duck, people wouldn't be so mad at each other.
Barry - You've got the right idea. In this day and rocky climate everyone should have a pet duck - it certainly takes the edge off.
Wan An Wanan - Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my blog!
Zi Yi Ke - I think that's exactly what Frank and his owner were doing. Thanks for stopping by.
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