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Article: Pigeons blaze their trails; pedestrians get what's left
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- June 19, 1996
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My relationship with pigeons has not been good.
I reflected on this while passing a passel of pigeons parading
on a Loop sidewalk the other day.
For instance, once I was walking along the lower level of
Michigan Avenue wearing a totally new sportcoat, contented with life,
maybe even humming tunelessly.
SPLAT!
Something landed on my shoulder. A pigeon had been lurking with
his chums on a steel beam overhead, and I just happened to be passing
underneath.
From a pigeon's point of view, it was a great hit and would be
hard for a dry cleaner to remove.
From my point of view, it was a great leveler, philosophy-wise.
When you're feeling too good about life, a pigeon can let you
know ...