I was eating breakfast outside on the deck so the sun could find me. I was enjoying my book while i caught a very mature(old) praying mantis dragging himself to within 8" from my right hand. He stood there dazed for a bit and proceeded to lay his head down, pick it up for a few and lay it back down. It appeared he was just sharing the warmth of the sun with me until I noticed that he hadn't moved for about 15 minutes. That was is it. His life was over. I was both saddened and honored that he chose me as a witness for the end. I would have tried to revive him, but Ms. Louis didn't cover insect resuscitation in 5th period health. I also thought it would be classier to let him die with dignity in the warmth provided by that which gives all things life.....so i stayed on the sidelines and took photos and posted them to the web.
People around here don't seem to sweat the details so I won't either. A Japanese film crew and actors/hosts came into the Cafe today and ordered everything on the menu. It appeared that they were doing a travel food show on organic vegetarian cuisine. Before eating the dishes, they filmed each culinary delight in their makeshift set over in the corner of the room. Then proceeded to film everything little strange thing throughout the cafe. It was a wonder to watch and a blast trying to get in the background of every frame. Fingers crossed! :)
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