Barnabas Badger
How would I describe ol' Barnabas?
Classic
He enjoys helping others and will quietly give advice when asked,
but he shares much of his abundant knowledge and experience
through his witty stories and anecdotes. It is always an
entertaining evening when spent in Barnabas' company!
One of his favourite winter activities is sitting in his comfortable
ol' armchair in front of the fire and reading (or re-reading) a classic story.
He has read and re-read all the Sherlock Holmes mysteries,
(he has secretly wished he could be Dr. Watson, helping Sherlock solve cases),
he went through much of his Dickens' collection and is now currently
absorbed in Anthony Trollope's Chronicles of Barsetshire series.
Barnabas considers himself an armchair traveler, always looking forward to new
areas to explore through the books he reads in the cozy comfort of his own home.
He's been to the Middle East (when reading 1,001 Arabian Nights)
He's been to the Southern United States (when reading books by Mark Twain)
Canada's Prince Edward Island (when reading Anne of Green Gables)
Northern Canada and Alaska (when reading Jack London's adventure tales)
All over England (when reading his vast collection of British authors)
He looks forward to "visiting" Russia and Switzerland in his armchair soon!
Barnabas is content and happy with simple pleasures.
A cozy sweater, a comfortable chair, a good book,
and a cup of coffee (with milk, thank you!) is
the perfect way to enjoy a long winter's night!
"Barnabas"
(watercolour and ink)
While Barnabas often quotes Trollope when he says,
"What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee?"
I think Trollope best sums up Barnabas' character in this quote:
"That I can read and be happy while I am reading, is a great blessing."
♥ Cath-
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