I love the weekend. Not just because I don’t have to get up before the sun, force myself to face the shower and go to work, but because of all the wonderful opportunities these 48 hours afford me.
I usually start my weekend with coffee on the back porch, phone and camera at the ready, just in case something miraculous comes along. As usual there was no shortage of such miracles today and perhaps I will share more of them later.
The other great thing about weekends is that I have the chance to work on my creative projects. Since I work out of our dining area which faces the back porch, I can still watch for little surprises now and then.
This afternoon brought one such unexpected delight. We usually see Zippy, our resident chipmunk, or one of his relatives and descendents darting across the yard or hanging near the edge of the porch just daydreaming; but by the time I grab my camera the visitors have disappeared. Today I was stealthier than my little friend, or perhaps he was just distracted by hunger and determination. Either way I managed to photograph his little adventure.
Literally. 🙊
In a flash he was off into the bushes again. And we have solved the mystery of the smashed leaves on our plant from time to time.
I just can’t get past the cuteness, even though he looks like a fancy rat. 😉💕
I hope you find whatever thrills you and fills you this weekend.
Dreaming Reality 
I think Zippy has been visiting my garden and eating the stalks of my coneflowers!
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Uh ohhh… last year it was our tomatoes!
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Oh, no!
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Yep, he was lucky I didn’t give him an eviction notice! Now they want to dig in my turmeric pots. Little buggers
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Oh, those little buggers!
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Silly me, I used to leave cashews on the porch for him. Lol! 🙄
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Haha! And now he’ll never leave. Dan gives peanuts to his critters, too.
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I can’t bring myself to feed the squirrels here. They obviously do quite well for themselves. Lol
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Haha! 😀
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Zippy is adorable!!! Well worth a few smashed leaves to have such a cutie grace your garden. 😉
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They are rather adorable! Thanks Jill.
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Oh, he’s adorable! I love the action shot of him leaping over the vine!
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He can be very cute!! lOL
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Thank you for sharing smiles 🙂
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Always happy to inspire those! 😀
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You really caught him! And he is cute!
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He’s pretty cute Pam. When he isn’t going after my tomatoes…😏
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Oh my, so so cute visitor 🤩🤩🤩🤩 And what great shots 😉 Enjoy your weekend 😉
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And you as well! Thanks!
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Aren’t those little creatures funny? They make us smile. 🙂
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They really are, and yes they do. Makes my heart smile too.
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Fore sure. 🙂
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