I 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 traveled
across the lawn, covering as much distance vertically as he did
horizontally, which amused and delighted me.
And then, all at once, I had what is sometimes called an "epiphany", a
moment of heightened awareness in which everything becomes clear. Yes,
hunched over that ant on my hands and knees, I suddenly knew what I had to
do...
Quit drinking before noon.