The tale of the Boorins and the Bookish Magpie
Oil on Canvas, 78 x 78cm
Once upon a time, in the Manjimup shire of Western Australia, there lived a small flock of Red-eared firetails, also known as Boorins. Their home was a 500 year old Jarrah - a giant over 50 meters tall and 3 meters wide, with a blossom filled canopy that stretched wide into the blue Australian sky.
On this particular morning, the Boorins were very excited as they were on their way to visit their bookish friend, the Magpie who lived on the truffle farm just up the Seven Day Road. The magpie always had interesting bits of wisdom to share. This, of course, you would expect from a magpie, as most magpies of note deeply value curiosity.
The Magpie was eagerly waiting for them on the table under the marmelade orange tree. “Three words I have found to be indispensable for most conversations.” Magpie announced.
“Only three words - what could they be?” the Boorins shrieked.
Magpie cleared its throat, lifted its beak and in a clear voice warbled, “Tell me more!”