so, over the weekend i was running thru a local arboretum when a turtle had started to cross the road in front of me. i stopped to watch, then another runner stopped to watch with me, and it soon became apparent that the cliche about turtles being the last to finish the race or whatever is grounded in reality. going nowhere fast. problem was that there were cars on this particular path... so the two of us flanked the turtle so he wouldn't get squished. then a third runner stopped further up the road, motioning cars to slow down. then the first cars came by and stopped to watch the progress... by the end of the journey there were 12 people safeguarding this turtle.
i was feeling very proud of my little community that could band together to protect our slow-footed friend... until i heard a tragic story: my favorite breakfast place is about to be torn down to make room for more lake view condos. i ask you: what is more important? another overpriced condo? or a place that makes the best hollandaise sauce a veggie benedict could ask for, and pairs it with a bloody mary for only $1??? i think the facts speak for themselves. so i turn my cause from the turtle to the table: anyone reading this, please join me and save the come back inn!!! can we form a citizens' interest group or something? people for the ethical treatment of breakfast booze?
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