A Near Tragedy

Like any other day, I came home and walked through the kitchen to put my briefcase at the table where I frequently write.  As I passed through the kitchen I spoke briefly with the Butternut Squash who most of you know, an found it to be somewhat despondent. I was not totally surprised by this.  It has had some issues lately with it's identity and purpose in life; things we all struggle with at times.

So I changed my clothes and set out to have a wine on the veranda while I let dinner cook.  I was somewhat preoccupied in my online activities when I noticed Butternut Squash sauntering towards the balcony of the veranda.  I didn't think too much about it.  This wouldn't be the first time it joined me on the veranda to get some fresh air.

It turns out this was different.  This time my despondent little buddy had ill will on his  mind.  I caught him just in the nick of time as he leaped onto the top rail of the balcony and was preparing to leap over the edge down to the ground 15 feet below!

We talked for awhile and it became apparent that he needed some professional counseling.  So, I have decided to return him to Kroger where he can get the necessary help and maybe be sent to a home where he can be rehabilitated and maybe even find and satisfy his true purpose in life.

Obviously he is not finding that here and I don't have the skills to aid him in his life's journey.

I will return him tomorrow and wish him god speed in his recovery!!!