Greg and the Ant

14-VIII-2006

Greg watched an ant climb a blade of grass this morning...

When he reached the top, his weight bent the blade down to the ground.

Then, twisting his thorax with insectile precision, he grabbed hold of the next blade.

In this manner, he travelled across the lawn, covering as much distance vertically as he did horizontally, which amused and delighted Greg.

And then, all at once, Greg had what is sometimes called an "epiphany", a moment of heightened awareness in which everything becomes clear...

Yes, hunched over that ant on his hands and knees, Greg suddenly knew what he had to do...

Quit drinking before noon!