This afternoon, while walking on a trail nearby my house, I came upon a chipmunk

He’d recently fallen from a tree, which I could tell from the color of the halo of blood surrounding his head.

Looking up through the canopy of branches, gold and green leaves, I located the limb from which I presume he had fallen. Had he only been one hop closer to the center of the tree – less than 1 foot – he would have landed on the soft grass instead of the pavement. He was so close to a safe landing.

What had gotten the chipmunk to this point in his life? He had two choices: the safety and security of the lower branches – the path more traveled, or taking a chance that others may not have the strength to do.

So – my dilemma – should I be mad at the chipmunk for taking one too many chances, and not going to safe route? Or should I be proud of him for having taken those chances – because so few have the courage.

It’s too bad little chipmunks can’t defy gravity…

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I found a great article from a group of researchers at the University of Missouri who have been working on creating soy-based chicken – a substitute that looks, feels, and tastes like chicken.

As many of you know, I’ve given up meat, and am impressed with my options out there for meatless alternatives. Options are available for most types of meat, including chicken – but it’s not 100% – and I have accepted that fact.

Give the article a read, and hopefully you will find it interesting, like I did.

So – we got back from our trip to Provincetown with our friends Dan and John on Monday… and yes – it’s now Thursday and just now I am getting pictures of our trip up on the web.

Regardless, we had a fantastic trip, perfect food – awesome weather – great time with friends. Who can ask for anything more?

Cape Cod Pics

We had a “first” experience tonight on the way home from seeing Into the Woods in Boston… not only did we see Tom Bergeron in person at the show, but there was a police blockade coming into Marlborough doing a sobriety check. Scott passed with flying colors (as always)…. but interesting none the less.