petercat.harris
by Melissa Ghiglieri
Peter Harris was born in April of 1989 in a small shack on the shores of the great Salt Lake. His family was always hard pressed for money, and during his early years Peter struggled to survive on a diet of dried bread crusts, water, and, of they were lucky, an occasional fish from the lake. From a young age peter was fascinated with two things: birds and ghosts. As he matured he became a bird whisperer. People from all over the Salt Lake City area called Peter to get help with their bird problems. He just had the amazing ability to communicate naturally with all types of birds. His specialty, however, were ravens, crows, and other black birds. This special talent earned him fame in his home state of Utah, as well as a steady income. Because of Peter's wealth, the Harris family was able to move from their run down abode to a stately house along the northern shore of the lake. When they made their move, Peter was a sophomore in high school. Much to Peter’s delight, the backyard of the home bordered the local cemetery. Peter spent most of his evenings wandering among the tombstones hoping to catch a glimpse of a ghost. Most people would be uneasy wandering around a graveyard at night, but Peter thrived on the feeling of danger and the ever-present chance of seeing a troubled spirit searching for a place of rest. Unfortunately during those years in the cemetery, Peter never saw an actual ghost. When the time finally came for him to go to college, he was devastated at his failed mission (as he himself described it). Upon entering college, Peter had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. He was still involved in bird whispering, but his parents urged him to pursue an education. Since he was still receiving income, he could chose to study whatever he wanted. Money was not a problem. Since this was the case, Peter decided to pursue a career in art. His works focused on his two greatest passions from childhood: birds and ghosts. Peter is now a junior at St. Olaf College. He continues to help the local townspeople take control of their birds, and is currently investigating the rumors of a ghost in Thorson Hall.
by Melissa Ghiglieri
Peter Harris was born in April of 1989 in a small shack on the shores of the great Salt Lake. His family was always hard pressed for money, and during his early years Peter struggled to survive on a diet of dried bread crusts, water, and, of they were lucky, an occasional fish from the lake. From a young age peter was fascinated with two things: birds and ghosts. As he matured he became a bird whisperer. People from all over the Salt Lake City area called Peter to get help with their bird problems. He just had the amazing ability to communicate naturally with all types of birds. His specialty, however, were ravens, crows, and other black birds. This special talent earned him fame in his home state of Utah, as well as a steady income. Because of Peter's wealth, the Harris family was able to move from their run down abode to a stately house along the northern shore of the lake. When they made their move, Peter was a sophomore in high school. Much to Peter’s delight, the backyard of the home bordered the local cemetery. Peter spent most of his evenings wandering among the tombstones hoping to catch a glimpse of a ghost. Most people would be uneasy wandering around a graveyard at night, but Peter thrived on the feeling of danger and the ever-present chance of seeing a troubled spirit searching for a place of rest. Unfortunately during those years in the cemetery, Peter never saw an actual ghost. When the time finally came for him to go to college, he was devastated at his failed mission (as he himself described it). Upon entering college, Peter had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. He was still involved in bird whispering, but his parents urged him to pursue an education. Since he was still receiving income, he could chose to study whatever he wanted. Money was not a problem. Since this was the case, Peter decided to pursue a career in art. His works focused on his two greatest passions from childhood: birds and ghosts. Peter is now a junior at St. Olaf College. He continues to help the local townspeople take control of their birds, and is currently investigating the rumors of a ghost in Thorson Hall.