mystery.solved.

My neighbor earl is  great. He always comes by to say hi, and makes me feel loved. It's a good thing too, because he's a punk. He routinely kills small animals, and not just mice and birds. A big rat was in the driveway a while ago, and his five year old sister pointed out a headless squirrel. I think i've determined why he's so violet, and it's not just instinctual. Earl's (almost) two year old brother is abusive to him! I witnessed him kicking earl several times, and chasing him around the yard. The poor thing knew he'd be in trouble if he fought back, so he just took it. I may have a new houseguest pretty soon.