For as long as he could remember, Bob had wanted a job where he could work with birds. Robins, sparrows, starlings, peregrine falcons, and even penguins. He loved them all. When there was an opening at the local bird sanctuary he applied immediately.

He got an interview. He thought he did well. He was able to answer most of their questions, and he stood upright with his hat in his hands through the whole thing too. Bob was good at standing upright. After his love for birds, it was his greatest skill.

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