tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post7914832404984356496..comments2024-03-20T01:03:09.526-07:00Comments on phantsythat: all God's childrensusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-1877143810814113062016-01-27T19:22:30.099-08:002016-01-27T19:22:30.099-08:00I should mention that squirrels here are unusually...I should mention that squirrels here are unusually small - like chipmunks with tails. When we first saw some we thought they were babies.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-73309511438701167462016-01-27T18:23:59.656-08:002016-01-27T18:23:59.656-08:00An excellent point. :-)An excellent point. :-)lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-25552276071704889372016-01-27T17:57:25.660-08:002016-01-27T17:57:25.660-08:00So long as they don't start mugging passersby ...So long as they don't start mugging passersby for their weekend lunches I guess all is well. They probably need time to digest.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-12960704722875952782016-01-27T17:55:59.857-08:002016-01-27T17:55:59.857-08:00Yeah, that sounds about right, Mike. Yeah, that sounds about right, Mike. susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-88606065915947522642016-01-27T09:11:02.727-08:002016-01-27T09:11:02.727-08:00We recently were discussing the squirrels that liv...We recently were discussing the squirrels that live around the University of Cincinnati campus. Like those of us who indulge in highly processed foods, those squirrels are chunkier than average. The squirrels are fed a steady diet of junk food by the people who use the park areas for lunch - students, construction workers, employees. The big question is on the weekends, do those squirrels look around and wonder what in the heck there is to eat?lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-57990421407539367302016-01-27T08:31:48.673-08:002016-01-27T08:31:48.673-08:00No idea why, but the squirrel made me think of De ...No idea why, but the squirrel made me think of De Niro with a mohawk....."You talkin' to me?"Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400586203204886095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-48735686293435363142016-01-25T18:25:50.266-08:002016-01-25T18:25:50.266-08:00True enough.
“I am glad I will not be young in a ...True enough.<br /><br />“I am glad I will not be young in a future without wilderness.”<br />― Aldo Leopold susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-44732786169485975092016-01-24T18:22:33.956-08:002016-01-24T18:22:33.956-08:00Oh my. What a wonderful and complete quote. The sp...Oh my. What a wonderful and complete quote. The spirit of Aldo Leopold lives on in many forms...:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-68755657260362103622016-01-23T18:46:25.288-08:002016-01-23T18:46:25.288-08:00I know what you mean, OB. There are some nice peop...I know what you mean, OB. There are some nice people but in the aggregate.. Meanwhile you can always count on an animal to be what it is.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-39226059358396815552016-01-23T18:45:02.083-08:002016-01-23T18:45:02.083-08:00Hmmm..Hmmm..susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-37297652577586383962016-01-23T15:39:24.814-08:002016-01-23T15:39:24.814-08:00I much prefer to be around animals than people. P...I much prefer to be around animals than people. Perhaps I have seen too much in 70+ years.<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-60416088383941179442016-01-23T12:53:03.859-08:002016-01-23T12:53:03.859-08:00Ha ha ... just do it. :)Ha ha ... just do it. :)Sean Jeatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978285783271305489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-80439167039715382992016-01-23T12:50:28.597-08:002016-01-23T12:50:28.597-08:00That sounds like a challenge for a new picture :)That sounds like a challenge for a new picture :)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-41586587666899052352016-01-23T12:49:57.596-08:002016-01-23T12:49:57.596-08:00I thought of you when I found it, Tom.I thought of you when I found it, Tom.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-70650650854150023162016-01-23T12:49:22.881-08:002016-01-23T12:49:22.881-08:00Hi Lindsay,
That there's a growing awareness o...Hi Lindsay,<br />That there's a growing awareness of our biosphere is a good thing, I agree. The problem is maintaining habitat for wildlife while our own population (with all its needs for modern conveniences) continues to burgeon.<br />If I were to forage for raw nuts in the park I'm sure the squirrels would would be looking askance. The raw peanuts we carry for them (and the crows, blue jays and chickadees) are high in oils and protein and provide a treat that's far better for them than the croutons and processed cereals a number of people leave in the feeders. Like you, we try our best to do the best we can while hoping all the while for the best.<br />:)<br /> susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-4634592135872261882016-01-23T12:28:00.319-08:002016-01-23T12:28:00.319-08:00I am just trying to imagine this very squirrel bei...I am just trying to imagine this very squirrel being a member of the Swiss army ... wearing a wee red knive. Sean Jeatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978285783271305489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-38412306701619721282016-01-23T01:20:06.655-08:002016-01-23T01:20:06.655-08:00A quite beautiful quote. Thank you. A quite beautiful quote. Thank you. Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028121782477111901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764563741359701027.post-82401735774338296932016-01-22T21:46:51.262-08:002016-01-22T21:46:51.262-08:00Hi Susan,
Great photo and interesting quote from ...Hi Susan, <br />Great photo and interesting quote from that prolific erudite writer. But I do think today there is a growing appreciation and awareness of nature’s complexity and the need to maintain habitat. <br />Maybe it’s a good idea if at all possible to only feed them raw nuts native to their area. No doubt, like us, they are likely to indulge in any food not good for them because it simply tastes better. Best wishes <br />Lindsay Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030132436987752741noreply@blogger.com