Squirrel Appreciation Day

I know this is really random, but

today is Squirrel Appreciation Day!

I love squirrels...lol.

I don't know why. I always have. 

In most Native-American tribes,

animals represent a spirit or zodiac symbol.

The squirrel is to remind us to be a little 

less serious. 

Other symbolisms of the squirrel:

• Play
• Prudence
• Balance
• Socializing
• Preparation
• Resourcefulness
• Energy

You can read more about animal symbolism here.

When I was really young, we went to Gatlinburg

and a shop-keeper told us about animal totems

and how they protect you and what they symbolize.

I was immediately drawn to the Kokopelli.

(Which symbolizes music and fertility)

The shopkeeper told me to stay away from it. LOL.

But another symbol that really attracted me was

the squirrel. I bought a pocket "worry stone"

with the squirrel on it. I still have it.

A short note to squirrels:

Dear little squirrel:

  I appreciate you. You are cute, with your bushy tail and twitching nose. I love how quickly you scamper in a bounding, graceful way. I love you little squirrel!

                                      Love, 

                                        your faithful admirer

 

 Oh I know, I'm weird. LOL. Oh well.

 

Wordless Wednesday

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MBM:I have an obsession....

with squirrels. I don't know why...I just do. They're so cute! And they're hilarious! My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I think since he's been in Afghanistan so long, he'll come to appreciate them when he gets home. (I'm pretty sure they don't have squirrels in A'stan....do they?)

While we were at Nana's today, I took out her old bread like I do every week and hung it on the fence for the birds and squirrels. *of course!* 

And I got these super-cute pics...

At one point, there were at least 10 squirrels in the yard at one time! No bird pics though...they were too skittish when I walked onto the stoop. These little boogers are so funny. They were chasing each other across the street, chittering about stolen bread...when the fence was lined with bread yummi-ness. :P

It was a good Monday. :)