to boldly go

I saw a squirrel running across the road the other day. Not just any road. A HIGHWAY road! That’s right! This little rodent didn't care about seeing cars driving north and figured the view of them driving south might be better, so he wanted to cross the highway.

THAT is a bold maneuver.

I know that it's bold because I’ve seen the afterwards of "those who didn't make it." And when someone is brave enough to try it again, I give them major credit.

And credit is given to Odysseus the Squirrel! Who made it across 91 North! I know his name because he told me. We had a moment while he was crossing. I slowed down a little so I wouldn’t hurt him. And as I did that, he looked at me. I just "knew" everything I needed to know.

He chose me to tell his story. And tell his story I did! The brave tale of the squirrel that went westward to get a new life!

I once saw a bear crossing the road. That wasn’t as epic. I mean, it was just to get to the other side. It wasn’t like a journey or anything.

Now if that bear had a squirrel-head? THAT would be something! You don't see those very often!

At least, I don't. I don't know who you hang out with, but if that's something you see every day, I want to meet your friends.

Partly because you hang with an interesting crowd. Mostly because I have no friends.

I'm off to explore with the squirrels.

Enjoy Everything.

-dj

one secure pole position

Have you ever seen a telephone pole? Well...I guess they are technically called "utility" poles because they do a lot more than hold telephones! Like Batman's utility belt, which does more than hold up his pants. 

Utility poles hold cable, electricity, internet, sprinkles, fairy dust, phone, squirrels, and everything else!

Some of them have support cables attached. I guess to make sure they don't fall down.

It's okay. We all need support sometimes. It's healthy to admit that.

I saw one of these fancy utility poles with SEVEN support cables! SEVEN!!! That's a lot of support! That's, like, Snow Pole and the Seven Cables!

The best part? This pole is near my apartment! So even if a boulder comes rolling down the street, I will not lose my electricity!

Not that I can afford to pay my electric bill, but it's still nice to know that if I COULD pay it, I WOULD have electricity.

I also saw a bunch of puddles when I saw this heavily-cabled pole. I don't know where they came from. Maybe ducks are bored of using ponds and want to relocate. But without rain, they had to bring some of their own water.

I would like a baby duck for a pet. I would name him Olaf.

I'm off to check my meter.

Enjoy Everything.

-dj