When Oxford hatched he was covered from snout to tail in a soft light
green fur. He was the cutest little alligator around. All of the other
alligators thought it was strange but they loved Oxford regardless. One day
a zoologist came to the swamp and asked Oxford if he wanted to travel
around the world. Oxford agreed because he had always wanted to travel to
new places. He packed his things, a single brush, and headed out into the
world. He traveled from zoo to zoo appearing as a special guest. He became
famous over night. All over the world people wanted to see the furry
alligator. Oxford enjoyed the attention for a while but he also missed his
family and friends. One day he decided to give up his fame and go back to
his swamp. What Oxford didn't know was once you're famous you can't just
give it up. The paparazzi followed him home and wouldn't let him relax with
his family for a second. All that he wanted was his old life back, but his
fans wouldn't let that happen. Oxford called a huge press conference and
invited every news channel that there was. They all gathered anxiously
awaiting another peak at the furry alligator. When Oxford emerged he was as
bald as a baby's bottom. He had shaved off all of his beautiful fur. The
news casters were shocked. The nation was shocked. Oxford told them that
now he was the same as every other alligator. The world was sad but they
soon forgot about Oxford the furry alligator. He eventually grew his fur
back out once he was no longer of anyone's interest. Then he was able to go
back to being himself. Never again did he dream of being famous. Through
the entire experience Oxford learned that it wasn't his fur that made him
who he was, it was his alligatorness that defined him.
Told no Jan. 8, 2011
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