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SLICK - Shooting Star Wolf

SLICK - Shooting Star Wolf

"Seen a shooting star tonight, & I thought of you." ~ Bob Dylan

SLICK. Education ambassador wolf with the Clem & Jethro Lecture Service 1977 to 1980. Wolf mystic. Witty wolf. Powerful, wildly good lookin' flowerchild wolf. Slick was born in the golden hils above San Francisco Bay on April 1st, 1977. His natural charisma drew him center stage at a tender age into the theater of environmental politics that flourished in that era. Slick, with his companion Joh Harris, led a grassroots wolf education program that made wolf, symbol of the eco movement.

From public ghetto schools to Washington DC's Sidwell Friends Quaker School (the Obama girls now attend it) where he took a National Geographic writer on a photo tour through classrooms, to the ivory halls of universities, the Smithsonian, concert appearances with the Paul Winter Consort, including Carnegie Hall in NYC where he howled with Audubon/Sierra Club/Greenpeace chapters, nature centers & parks, Slick's mesmerizing presence jolted a generation into understanding what they were losing by not protecting it.

The following handful of photos give a glimpse of the brilliant, tragically short, 3 year career of a shooting star wolf.

AVAILABLE SOON - "SLICK - Shooting Star Wolf," by Pamela Brown - A novel based on the real story of the life and times of a wolf who made a difference in cultural values, and whose early death was shadowed by political intrigue. Nmes have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. The tale of Slick is layered with a cast of characters who shared his path - the trailblazing activists, political saboteurs and allies, and students touched by a gifted teacher.

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Slick in upstate NY backyard, humoring me (Pam Brown) in my photo attempts. Slick in Rochester school classroom, taking it easy while surrounded by amazed & curious elementary students. (John Dommers) Slick in front of mixed audience at CT nature center. Tiny girl jumps up and wraps her arms around Slick's neck in a big hug. Slick yawns onstage (usually a tension release),
With John at public New England program. A program at Middlebury, VT public library attracts so many, the doors are closed because the building will hold no more. A child bursts into tears of disappointment in the parking lot as we are bringing Slick in. Slick goes directly to her and plants a kiss on her tear-streaked face, and she transforms into a dimpled smile! Slick is followed by delighted children at a Sat. afternoon nature center fest. On the Florida winter circuit, Slick sits & watches the action of raptor rehabilitators at an Audubon event. Slick stays with friends in Miami while doing January programs. His hostess brings out her companion mini-pinscher, "Whisper," to meet the wolf chained in her backyard. Whisper is so sure of herself, she teaches dog attack/protection classes in the notably paranoid Miami area. She launches a territorial rush at the wolf and he strikes a tough pose, tail straight out. Slick then gave her a playbow, with his head on the ground so she could grab his nose. His peaceful attitude led them into play.
At public program sponsored by West Palm Beach Audubon, Slick leaps up to ... ... take gum from my mouth & show how gentle wolf jaws can be. He loves to do this for the response of awed amusement from the audience. Slick is proud to be onstage with his dear friend, John. Slick having fun with my daughter, Serena, and her friend, Janet. Slick poses with Serena at the Four Corners, AZ/NM/Utah/Colo, while traveling cross-country.
In Seattle we stay with friends Cindy & Justin, while doing programs at the university. A gregarious & brave neighbor's dog wants to meet and play with Slick. Justin & Robert share a wolf message, encouraged by Slick's mellow vibes. In Yuma, AZ, Slick poses for the newspaper reporter after a parochial school program. After the school visit, Slick has a high-spirited romp with Silky, the mutt companion of our Yuma hostess. In Chicago, Slick poses with his co-stars in a fantasy TV series that was a timely idea that didn't make it to completion for lack of funding. His experience on the set with other thespians was often hilarious!

 

 

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