I'm aware that many of you -- my robust readership -- has noted my absence this month. But I've already apologized to both of you so I won't dwell...
It has been an undoubtedly busy month as I undergo a life makeover with a couple of family events wedged in between "life" and "makeover." (Or more accurately for Faithful family event between "life" and "over.")
However, today, I wish to report one thing. A little, funny thing.
I was driving down Furnace Road approaching Ox Road (Rt. 123) breezing into a right hand turn lane at 45 mph. I see something moving! I wheel just to the right to avoid it, as I squint harder into my rearview mirror, the image becomes clearer. A turtle?
Yes. And clearly a suicidal one slowly inching its way into the middle lane.
After a moment of self-consciousness, I brake, put the car in park, tap the hazard light, and leap out of the car. As it so happens only one car passes me as I run fifty yards toward the turtle, scoop it up, and place it on the grassy surface on the other side of the road.
I swore that I heard an approaching car hit its gas when I crossed the median upon returning my car. He saw me set down the turtle and I reason, must have been a Republican.
I hope that the turtle is safe. I'm not always inclined to interrupt life around me, but then again, the four lane road is no one's natural habitat.
And life goes on.
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3 comments:
Not just two readers! I read also. :)
Not only do I read, but I am slightly saddened to be second to comment (no one's fault but my own!)
Thank you for saving the turtle. You're my hero (and the turtle's.)
Aww, way to be! He just may grow up to be a Ninja Turtle. You never know. :)
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