Still

I still need a vacation (refer to November post).

Squirrel update

You've likely seen the photo of the squirrel on our deck. She's not just any squirrel, she's a bright spot in our lives. Her name is "earie" as when we first saw her (we think) she had a little case of mange that seemed to affect her ear tufts. But, we'd know who she was no matter what she looked like. She comes by at least every day for food and water, and helps herself to the seed on the porch when the door is left open for the cat. She runs around, dancing and prancing, hoping someone will see her and bring out some food. She's eaten from our hands quite often, and she's just plain fun to "play" with.

We've witnessed her being "wooed". We've seen her scratch up mouthfuls of thatch for a nest. We've seen her trying to run with stale bread. We've seen her "bathe" in the tree outside our bathroom.

She's doing fine, though it's frigid cold here. We bring out seed when she reminds us, and keep the heated water dish full for her (as well as neighborhood cats and a possum). I hope she makes it to spring so we can enjoy her this spring when the weather is nice.