It is currently raven courtship season here in Alaska.  Ravens every where can be seen, wooing their partners with gifts of twigs, gently preening each other in those hard to reach places and performing daring aerial acrobatics.    I’ve always thought how appropriate it is ,that Valentine’s Day falls right smack dab in the middle of it.  I makes me want to go launch myself in some fancy feat of cooking or something for my own sweetie.  Having a good partner in life is such a blessing no matter what species you belong to. 

With that in mind, I thought  I might liven up my own raven creations by giving them a new playmate to bedevil.  In the real world, it is been observed that ravens and wolves often form interesting working relationships. (thank you Bernd Hienrich)  Just to be different, I opted to pair my fellow with a cantankerous old bear.  At first, the bear seemed less than impressed with his new friend’s antics.  But in time, it seems that the raven’s impish nature became contageous and the bear now seems to actually enjoy his company. 

 It was quite odd how it happened over the course of scupting several pieces.  I had not planned this to happen, it just did.  I guess it goes to show that the right partner or friend can bring out the best in all of us.  Make sure to let your partner and/or best friend know they are appreciated.  (I’m getting mine a really good twig!)