The REAL Holly and the Danger Noodle

May 1, 2022 | Fiction, Photography

Marian Allenfive whole SundaysHolly and the Danger Noodle #StoryADayMay

Stay alert while walking in the park! (Especially national, state, or local preserves.) I almost stepped on this copperhead yesterday.
I’m quite proud of myself. While I’m not afraid of non-venomous snakes, I can’t identify them quickly in the wild and my first impulse is to shriek, “Kill it, kill it, kill it!” while running like my tail feathers are on fire.
I was pretty sure those markings spelled “danger noodle.” But I just stepped back a step, grabbed my phone, snapped a pic, told myself to BREATHE, warned walkers coming up behind me, and the snake turned back to the woods.
No authors or wildlife were harmed in the making of this photo…

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Holly Jahangiri

Holly Jahangiri is the author of Trockle, illustrated by Jordan Vinyard; A Puppy, Not a Guppy, illustrated by Ryan Shaw; and the newest release: A New Leaf for Lyle, illustrated by Carrie Salazar. She draws inspiration from her family, from her own childhood adventures (some of which only happened in her overactive imagination), and from readers both young and young-at-heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, J.J., whose love and encouragement make writing books twice the fun.

2 Comments

  1. Mitchell Allen
    Mitchell Allen on May 2, 2022 at 8:34 pm

    That was a treat. I’m glad you linked to Marian’s story.

    Cheers,

    Mitch

    • Holly Jahangiri
      Holly Jahangiri on May 3, 2022 at 8:29 am

      But if course! You can’t imagine my delight, when she reminded me that this May has FIVE Sundays! That’s the treat – for ME!

 

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