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October 12, 2006

Jim: The Grate Escape

“When were you planning on leaving here, Fred?” asked the green-headed duck.

I shrugged. “I guess when they say I’m better.”

“Look around you, Fred.” The green-headed duck pointed with his wing. “This place is peopled with psychotics. Do you think you’ll get better here?”

“Umm, I suppose not.”

“Then let’s go!” he declared.

The top of the high fence looked formidable framed against the azure sky. I knew I could not climb over.

Instead, I wiggled my way to freedom through a filthy storm drain.

The green-headed duck flew over the fence and met me at the other end.

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