Saturday, May 20, 2017

All Us Rats

In the wake of the train, down on the track a rat meanders between the ties, entirely unconcerned. A white patch high on his back is like a badge of honor where either other rats attacked him, or a train clipped him, and took the fur off.

As I peer over the edge of the platform I'm suddenly struck by how much I must trust my fellow man. Here I am standing with my back to dozens, several dozens, of strangers, and yet I am not even slightly concerned that one of them will step up behind me and shove me out in front of a train.
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One year ago: She Always Makes Me Laugh
Two years ago: Trying Out Best
Three years ago: Slack MF
Four years ago: Or Maybe I Could Use a Nap
Eight years ago: 5/19/09 - Easy, Killer (I'm just a little dog on a big ol' leash)
Nine years ago: 5-19-08 Social Skills

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