Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for February 06, 2025

ooooh he is, ma’am

With that look, most sane people would run in the opposite direction.

Enid is glad that she has kept up with the payments on his life insurance.

Enid is very calm, she has seen Aaron in action. He will get as far as the big maple down the street. The nice firemen will bring him home per usual.

That’s a pretty big assumption.

Why would she assume that?

I think she should move anything she doesn’t want to get damaged out of his path, lock the doors, and be prepared to call 9-1-1.

Well, they may laugh themselves to death….

Not to worry. If you squint just right, he looks like a sort of giant butterfly. And who fears them?

/// Aaron’s wife has poor judgment, and she

only sees what she wishes to see.

She ignores signs of doom,

and that “those who ASSUME

make an ÂSS out of both U and ME.”

Well, Aaron, I hope its worth all that preparation, have fun!

He’s going outside like that? Oh, right, it is Ballard Street.

Aaron is feeling depressed,

Hence the skates and the colourful dress.

Enid’s assured,

That his life is insured,

And that’s put her worries at rest.

“Can I use that hat for church this Sunday ?”

He’s definitely a danger to himself and/or others.

Her assumption’s decidedly rash./

He’s festooning himself with trash/

It’s vaguely disturbing/

(But impact-absorbing):/

He’s clearly expecting to crash.

Aaron is just heading out to his weekly Rotary Club Meeting.

You should see how he dresses for church!