Squirrels.
Just the word conjures up fluffy creatures that jump around,
rarely slow, but always fast paced from branch to branch.
At least here in Maryland. They are about as busy as ants!
The branches bow to the squirrels when they leap through the air
onto them like the branch is saying, "You're welcome,"
and then tossing them back up in the air.
It's a jungle gym out there in the woods.
In town toothy squirrels scold the cats, dogs and
even birds down on the sidewalks.
So I was wondering do you feed the squirrels during the winter months?
Like most people feed the birds?
Our neighbors put out salt blocks and apples for the deer and it keeps
them coming back for more. If someone put out salted caramel apples
for me I would keep coming back too. That is a given.
We have four chestnut trees and the squirrels get more than we
do every year. To pick the chestnuts you need some major insulation
on your hands. The outer part is like picking up sea urchins.
Meanwhile the squirrels who have the daintest paws ever and can
only carry one heavy chestnut at a time to their secret hideaway
still manage to get more than we do.
So here is the real news.......
I am writing and illustrating a children's book
Illustration has worked it's way back to the very tip top
of my creative endeavors.
Stay tuned and in the meanwhile I'll be feeding the squirrels.
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