Killing two birds with one stone is still murder

(title credit Austin Blake)



The inoccent live that was stripped away

 As one would be able to tell from my frenzied driving skills, I have just recently become accustomed to operating motor vehicles, that is, within the past year. Unlike most, I tend to make an attempt at carefulness when behind the wheel, with the benefit of myself in mind of course. At a time that was debatably not too long ago, I was driving down a neighborhood highway, if you will, minding my own business as many people should in their everyday lives, like school administration or law enforcement officials. Now, as I was driving, I happened to spot a small, moving, furry creature in the path ahead of me; a squirrel. However, it was too late to stop. As I drove directly over the helpless mammal. I felt the car go over a small “bump”, somewhat similar to what is heard when Gandalf enters a room in place of The Cat in the Hat. I had half a mind to stop the car, briefly exit, and inquire if the squirrel was okay; if his tiny heart was still at work, maybe summon some help for this fallen ally. However, I was advised against it, and continued on my way to purchase supplies for a magnificent English project.


I did not know that squirrel personally, but for some reason, I get the impression that he was someone that had importance somewhere, whether he was CEO of an Acorn Butter Company, a humorous GEICO commercial actor, or a simple family man. Although I do not believe he knew me either, he taught me a very important lesson that day; life is fickle; do what you want or need to do as soon as possible, if needed. One moment you could be enjoying a delicious peanut, playing a banjo by the old forest fire, and the next you could be a manslaughter victim caused by the greatest “mortal” whom has ever decided to benefit all by gracing the Earth’s surface. Small rodents in particular take note; live life to the fullest, to a certain extent, or do not dwell on public streets.