*early as in 12:30 AM
I haven’t gotten done some of the things I wanted to this week. When I was taking care of at least a few of those things during Thursday errands, I spotted these on my way home.
A Little Free Library. Even skeletons like to read.
And they’ll also invite you over to shoot the breeze.
I’ve had my eye on this Jolly Grinning Giant for a while. If I ever saw his people, I’d have asked if I could bring my skeletons over for a photoshoot with him. But his people are never outside.
Friday had some sadness. The first time I let the dogs out, they spotted a young squirrel. He barely got away from them, just a few feet up a tree, where he rested in the V where the tree splits. It was obvious he was either injured in some way, or maybe dehydrated, or just terrified. With help from Debby, I was able to get my frantic dogs inside, while the neighbor’s dogs were very vocal on the other side of the fence. We coaxed the squirrel out of the tree so Debby could carry him in a cloth pillowcase outside the fence to the side of the house. Then Tim got him into a box, tucked inside a towel, to take him to the SPCA’s Wildlife Rehab unit. Unfortunately, the young squirrel died en route. At least he didn’t die from either my dogs or the large neighbor dogs attacking him, but in an air-conditioned truck with a kindhearted, calm driver taking him for help.
Also on Friday, I was able to finish this book. Another political thriller that I couldn’t put down. Now it’s time to take a break from reading and work on my own novel.
That poor squirrel! I agree its last moments would be of more comfort than the tree and barking.
Also, I really like the skeleton photos in da ‘hood. Around here it’s all inflatable lightups, which the ghost ones have improved.
We have lots of inflatables around us, too!
Poor squirrel. Good that he died peacefully, though.
I’m so grateful that Tim took him and tried to get him rescue. He can be one of the most reassuring people for people and beasts during times like that.