Father’s Day Art Gift :)
I’ve spoken on tumblr before about my dream of one day creating a children’s book. But, I think I’ve realized just how much I’d love to recreate the stories my dad sang and told me and my sisters when I was young.
He is a fantastic oral story teller and he would narrate to us his TOTALLY REAL stories of him playing on his grandparents ranch with his friend Roscco the Raccoon (who could talk). They would get into all sorts of mischief and adventures, as one could probably guess.
Roscco the Raccoon was his best friend and the mischievous mischief maker of the group. His eyes were as big as his stomach and a vast majority of his antics were caused by his insatiable appetite. But his favorite food had to be Mama Fae’s special pecan waffles, Squirrel Waffles.
Apparently the first time my dad met Roscco was because the little raccoon had climbed down the chimney just to taste the delectable things.
The two would go on countless adventures, always finding new critters and new places to explore :,)
Genuinely, these stories are apart of my soul and after talking with my family, I’d love to someday make a full on book series with these tales. Like COME ON. A silly little talking raccoon and a giant Catfish that you can never catch is just too fun not to share with the world.
Actually making and finishing something like this may take years, but I’m alright with that :) I’m a patient gal.
Oh! Also,,, Happy Father’s Day 🩷 Thanks dad.
