Towing The Line

I have this like/dislike relationship with rules. In my view, rules made by clear-thinking folks, as a rule, should be followed.

On the other hand, when a rule is made by folks who clearly were not thinking clearly when they made the rule, that rule is up for rule-breaking consideration and automatically falls into the exception-to-the-rule category: providing that the breaking of that rule doesn't break the law in a way that results in harming people.

Laws are similar. When the following of a law puts your life or the lives of others at risk, that law falls into the category of "Stupid Law" and therefore qualifies it for the exception-to-the-law rule.  

As has been stated many times, I do my best to avoid political and social hot-topics. Some folks like to get other folks riled up. For the most part, I'm just not into riling. I'm more into provoking thought, smiles and even an occasional OLL (Out Loud Laugh).

Speaking of smiles and OLLs, the Cat in this picture is one of my long time friends. If you've been following this site for a while you've encountered "TD" on at least a few other occasions. I captured this shot a while back when I caught him drinking two huge beers just outside the legal beer drinking area at Bentonville's Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, located at the corner of NW 3rd and North Walton Blvd. For anyone who knows Tony and has ever wondered whether or not he has any central or northern Europe ancestry, this should clear things up.

I'm not with the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, not technically, but if I was I might consider making Tony the poster-lad for all things having to do with beer.  The local area has rather quickly become a beverage and cycling hot spot and as such could probably use a quality mascot.  I'm recommending Tony be considered for the role of "Bentonville's Craft Beer Mascot" or "Beer Mascot of County Benton, Arkansas".  Both monikers have a nice ring to them.  If he can just master riding a bike, he'll be a shoe-in!

Here's to another fine day wherever you may find yourself.  I'll keep you posted...