The things that go on inside my head are often WAY more interesting than anything on television. Oh sure, I watch some TV, but as a writer and storyteller, the little movies that play inside my head give me - and others - hours of fun.

It all starts with something that really happens to me as I go about my day.

This morning I was starting to lead a conference call with people who are learning how to write a book. I said "Good morning," and my rooster Dartanian chimed in with a big old happy song for us. Everyone laughed and thought that was a great way to start the call. I said I'd do my best to arrange for him to give us the Morning Sing every Monday and help us get the week off to a great start.

As you can imagine, I live in the country. Dartanian is a Rhode Island Red Rooster who recently got his adult voice installed by the manufacturer. Right before the call, I tossed him some cornbread crumbs, which he loves. He was kind enough to share his appreciation with me and several people across the US and Canada.

Dartanian doesn't realize it, but he knows a thing or two about how to get a message across. No, it's not just about crowing as loudly as you can. He does it differently. He positions himself to make sure his song is big, loud and proud.

Let your own BRAIN TV have some fun with this. My handsome young rooster does something that no other rooster I know does. He actually seeks out the places he can stand to make his voice heard.

I live in the Missouri Ozarks, where rolling hills create fun sound-bouncing effects. There are a few places that Dartanian KNOWS will give him the maximum output for his songs of joy. I've witnessed him crow, take a step forward or backward, crow again, turn to one side and crow again. When he finds the sweet spot that makes his call echo the most, he stands there and offers an extended concert.

He finds what I call his "Singin' Hole," where he sings until he has no more to say.

My Brain TV takes over and has fun with this...

Let's say you are going into a meeting for work and everyone's wishing they were someone else. imagine what fun you all could have if you decided to fold your arms up like wings and cut loose with a great big "cock-a-doodle-DOO!"

What about you? Do you have a Singin' Hole? What Brain TV played in your head as you read about Dartanian the Rooster?

Ronda Del Boccio, The Story Lady