tastes (cough!) like chicken

This summer Sissy and I had a contest to see who could run around Green Lake the most times. We never bothered to define any stakes for the bet, but tensions were high as the tallies started adding up. I won't say who won (because I'm humble and don't like to brag), but I can proudly say that I learned a lot about my community during my twice-weekly(ish) jaunts. 

If you ever make it out to Green Lake, here are some people you can expect to meet:

1. Spanish Lessons. Possibly the most famous of all lake frequenter, this gentleman 

roams the south side of the lake offering language lessons while you walk. Never asked what his price is; maybe it's free. You'll recognize him by the large white plastic vest he wears that says SPANISH LESSONS in big red letters. And also because, in my opinion, he looks a bit like the Pringles man with white hair. 

2. Roller Skater Man. This guy rocks his way around the lake on old-school roller skates, listening to the music in his head (I never notice any headphones) and doing fancy footwork.

3. Bulldog in the Baby Stroller. Enough said there. But makes one wonder: does this dog have a disability?

4. Poor-Man's Circus Performers. Several people do some crazy stunts. Tightropes strung between trees. Stilt-runners. Really Tall or Strangely Propelled Bicycles. 

5. Girl Who Eats Live Insects. Otherwise knows as fancypeacock writer. (me!) I swear, I must have inhaled at least 5 gnats this summer. And each time, it would be halfway up my nose/down my windpipe before I could react. Oh well, down the hatch! (And to the ones up my nose: Where did you end up? Are you still there?)