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Story time on a winter branch

Why the owl is listening even though it’s pretending not to.

John LeeSeptember 2, 2026 · 1 min read
A crow reading a book to an owl on a branch
Crow Reads to Owl. Pen & watercolor on a napkin.

Why the owl is listening even though it’s pretending not to. [Sample text — John’s words go here.]

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