A Road Less Travelled

Super Frog ran through the dining room today while I was folding laundry. His purple cape fluttered behind him as he dashed toward the breakfast room. Surely there is evil to be fought at that end of the house. He was soon followed by Super Frog the Second, Super Frog’s diminutive side-kick. His purple cape is about two sizes too big for him and it drapes dangerously low to the ground. Super Frog the Second doesn’t let this trouble him, though, as he follows Super Frog. The side-kick understands as well as the hero that there are important things to do in the back of the house. First, there is running to be done. Then, no doubt, there will be jumping. Super Frog’s responsibilities are many, but he doesn’t crack under the burden. He is strong and bouncy.

Super Frog is now busy explaining the rules of jumping to any and all who will listen. The rules are very clear- “You can only jump like a frog when you’re down. If you’re up like this,” here Super Frog demonstrates the position in question, “you can’t jump. Except for Super Frog the Second.” “Of course”, a bystander agrees, “Because he doesn’t understand.” And then Super Frog hops out of the room in the proper hopping position followed by his loyal side kick who hops however he feels like.

Farewell, Super Frog and Super Frog the Second. I feel safer just knowing they’re out there somewhere fighting the forces of evil and improper hopping posture.