Hector’s Dispatch #7
It took longer to tell the story than to weave the cloth!
From the desk of Hector, Chief Correspondent, The Oregon Weaver
Dear Readers,
I have been observing some very peculiar behavior in the studio lately.
First, the Oregon Weaver spent considerable time making cloth. I approved. Weaving is a respectable occupation.
Rhythmic. Orderly. Occasionally noisy, but nothing that an Owl can’t sleep through.
Then she cuts the cloth into pieces.
Naturally, I was alarmed.
But she reassured me they were leftover pieces. Beautiful leftovers, apparently, and far too precious to discard.
So she and her friend,Denise, stitched them together into table runners.
Lovely things. I approved again.
I foolishly thought we were finished.
Ha!
Next came the photography.
The table runners were photographed on the floor, on the table, from above, from below, rolled up, unrolled, and examined so closely I began to wonder if we were investigating a crime.
Then there was the matter of the gray.
Pearly Gray, to be precise.
Not too blue, not too warm. Not too dark, not too light.
I have excellent night vision, but even I was starting to see spots.
Then the weaver announced, “We need to tell their story!”
Their story?
They’re TABLE RUNNERS!
Apparently, this required a blog post, coastal landscapes, more photographs, a video, a gallery, two shopping links, and something called Instagram…
I was informed that even the SOUND OF THE OCEAN might involve a copyright.
Imagine that. The Pacific Ocean has been making that noise for millions of years, and now someone wants a licensing fee!
Next, we need an email campaign.
And a Reel.
And Hashtags. ###
I suggested we simply wrote “Lovely table runners. Please have a look.”
My suggestion was ignored.
At last, after countless decisions, revisions, and cups of coffee, the Weaver leaned back in her chair and announced:
“It’s published!”
I looked at the table runners. I looked at the computer.
I looked at the clock.
It had taken almost as long to tell the story as it had to make them!
And now, Dear Readers, she is checking to see how many people have opened their mail.
I will be checking to see if anyone has opened the window.
I need some fresh air.
Respectfully, though with diminishing patience.
HECTOR
Chief Correspondent, Studio Observer, and Unpaid Director of Public Relations
P. S. The Weaver says we are starting another campaign tomorrow.
I am requesting a vacation.
Preferably without WiFi.
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