i have this pet lizard who lives outside my window. his name is earl. i call him my pet because he loves to crawl all over my curtainless windows late at night, eating the bugs that gather at the light, and because i enjoy watching him. he comes to see me when the nights are warm like this... he'll be gone by summer, vanquished by the lethargic blanket of heat that i do so dearly love about texas. yes, earl is a seasonal buddy, and his only season is spring. still, he's a tradition. welcome back, earl. it's nice to see you again. i hope my cat doesn't eat you.