I imagine hearing the squirrels say: “Well, we’ll just have to settle for second best.”  They had already devoured the whole peanuts in the round red “slinky-type” feeder.  I ration them to one generous serving per day!!  ~~  There are five squirrels  in my back yard as I write this (11:00 AM)  and perhaps a dozen Mourning Doves.  I see several bright red Cardinals sitting on limbs in the nearby woods.

We’ve had two rainy days.  Yesterday I was traipsing through the rain to and from the laundry room.  With the flood in my apartment, and the gray, gloomy weather, I’ve felt discouraged.  Sometimes–with my downsizing project–I feel like I take two steps forward and then slide three steps back!!

It was so-o-o-o nice to take a shower after three days!!  I had been afraid to run much water… and I was watching that drain frequently!!

Changing the subject back to my little furry friends: One is at the patio door glass, peering in (11:20), with (I imagine) the question: “Where are the peanuts??” They can see me in the living room. I have to sneak slowly across the room to stand at the glass and take pictures. If I move too quickly, they run away for a few minutes.  (Note: Many of my squirrels-on-the-patio pictures were taken through the glass.  I’m pleased the pictures look as good as they do.)

Time to fix lunch (11:40) because I leave for work in about one hour.