Have you seen this episode of “The Middle?” It’s hilarious. Except for my near re-enactment today. I went for a run and, IN THE MIDDLE OF A SUBDIVISION, a deer turned the corner and came running down the sidewalk right at me.

The poor thing looked scared, but I don’t know who was more scared- me or it. Since it didn’t seem to have any intention of moving off of the sidewalk, I did. I stepped out in front of a car. The deer was behind the car, so I’m not sure if they saw it or not, but they saw me and looked at me like I was nuts. The deer passed within about 18 inches of me on the sidewalk and into a backyard after it made it through the intersection.

Whew. That was close!