splashed about her face, jumping and crashing like the
waves of the Colorado as she toddled over to Problem-
Solver.
Just as the babe got close enough to pluck a
feather from Problem-Solver’s chest, Problem-Solver took
to the air and landed just a few feet away. The babe huffed,
her quarry now just out of reach, and continued to toddle
towards Problem-Solver.
Problem-Solver led the child along the path, where
even more adults were beginning to crowd. These adults
grumbled under their breathes as they smashed themselves
up against the railings. The best location had been claimed
by the group from God’s Creation Church, much to the
chagrin of all the other visitors.
Problem-Solver could still hear Coach Biehl’s
drone floating above the canyon. “God you have made us
lords over all of your creation! We possess it and steward it
for your glory!” The words were so hilarious to Problem-
Solver that she snapped her beak manically. She had to
hold herself back from letting out a few more loud knocks
to remind the humans who really possessed this canyon
they so admired.
The snaps of Problem-Solver’s beak egged the
child on over a pile of rocks and onto the path again. She
toddled on giggling towards the bird who continued to let
her get close only to jump out of the way at the last
minute. Problem-Solver enticed the toddler along the
hiking path that followed the curves of the rim. As the two
went, the humans thinned out and the trail grew quiet and
peaceful. As soon as they left the last human behind,
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