Tracey's Blog - Millipede

Details: Written by: Tracey Kiff-Judson; Category: Blog; Published: 02 November 2023

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From me, just a short video and commentary about a millipede that I met on the street ...

Millipede

Millipede struts, and she’s

never a klutz with her

toes ticking lightly in time.

Thinks she’s von Furstenberg –

more like "the Worst-enberg!”

Vanity should be a crime.

36 comments

Sarah Grace Tuttle

Thursday, 02 November 2023 21:34

Okay-- struts and klutz is a magical rhyme. Nicely done, and thank you for sharing!
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:26
  
  Thank you, Sarah!
Irene Latham

Friday, 03 November 2023 08:13

Tracey, the music you picked for the video is perfect! Thank you for the smile this morning. I hope I meet a millipede today. xo
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:27
  
  I hope you do too! (They really aren't all that vain.)
Laura Purdie Salas

Friday, 03 November 2023 08:14

Hahahaha. Love this! Great meter, and I love your pun/wordplay!
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:27
  
  Thank you, Laura!
Linda Baie

Friday, 03 November 2023 09:49

I love that "struts" and "klutz", too, Tracey. One never knows how much the characters that we meet 'on the street' can entertain! Thanks for sharing yours and writing about it!
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:28
  
  Thank you, I feel a little guilty about my harsh language towards this poor critter!
PATRICIA J FRANZ

Friday, 03 November 2023 10:44

That millipede had so much on its mind! (Wonder if I look like this when I'm out for my morning walk?)
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:30
  
  Haha, Patricia, that is very funny. You both must be very focused!
Buffy Silverman

Friday, 03 November 2023 11:03

Who wouldn't strut to that music? Thanks for the toe-tickling fun!
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:31
  
  Can you imagine a millipede dance?!
Linda Mitchell

Friday, 03 November 2023 19:33

Fabulous! Love the music and the strut.
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:31
  
  Thank you, Linda!
Carol Varsalona

Friday, 03 November 2023 21:19

Tracey, what a delightful short video. The strutting millepede would make a great cartoon character. Love this line:
"Vanity should be a crime."
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:32
  
  She does have a lot of personality, doesn't she?!
Rose Cappelli

Saturday, 04 November 2023 06:54

Thanks for the smile this morning and for the whole package - words, music, image.! That millipede is on a mission!
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:32
  
  She certainly is headed somewhere! Thanks, Rose!
Mary Lee

Saturday, 04 November 2023 08:13

Watching her smooth navigation of that rough surface, I couldn't help but wonder how she organizes all those feet and legs! You captured it with "toes ticking lightly in time" and with your choice of music. She's a wonder, and you were lucky to meet her and capture her being HER as she went about her day.
- Tracey
  
  Saturday, 04 November 2023 09:34
  
  So true, Mary Lee, it is fascinating to watch her flowing ups and downs.

Millipede

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