So, this was odd...

....I was taking Bubba out for his last bathroom break before bed last night and noticed this man walking across the street in our direction. This isn't odd, since I am downtown and there are always people walking around.  From his lumbering and slight listing to one side I thought maybe he had just come from the local tavern after enjoying some good Bourbon. It was late and kind of dark so I couldn't really make out his face, but he was about my height and stocky.  He made it to the corner of the street the same time I did and when I looked up and said hi I noticed (and this is the odd part) that he was wearing a ski mask!! A FREAKIN' SKI MASK!!!! He stopped, looked at me and gave this kind of surprised grunt. I practically peed my pants at the sight of him! I then swore like a trucker in my head, kicked it into high gear, dragging Bubba in my wake constantly checking behind me along the way.  I was relieved to see he was still focused in the other direction. I won't deny it was a little chillier than usual last night, but I am from Canada and we don't even wear those things in snow storms. I also won't deny I came home turned on all my lights, checked in every closet and under each bed.  I am proud to say however, I didn't end up sleeping with the lights on.  I might carry something sharp on my walk tonight....