Zebulon

Very few people could remember a time before Zebulon was mayor. Even in his early teens he’d carried himself with the firm steadiness of a leader, and when he did run for office at 29, he was elected with no contest. If you ever had a question about property rights or how to obtain a parade permit, all you had to do was pop by Zebulon’s office for a chat over a game of chess. No one was allowed to see him, you see, without trying their hand at his favorite game of strategy. Seeing someone handle The White and The Black told him everything he needed to know about a person’s character, he'd always say. Every year, to her consternation, Great Aunt Enid would have to plop down on his creaky leather chair and play for the honor of reserving the gazebo for the church picnic. And every year, Zebulon would start the game with a glint in his eye and his favorite proverb, “The game of chess is a lake in which a mosquito can bathe and an elephant can drown.”

If you’re lucky enough to pass by the office on this special day, you just might hear Enid’s colorful reply echoing across the courtyard.

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One of my latest obsessions is going to estate sales and antique malls to find a frame that perfectly matches my fancy bird portraits. This custom giclée print of Zebulon (Wreathed Hornbill) has been mounted in a shiny wooden frame with a custom green matte. Frame size: ~11n x 14in.

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