Love the story. Who among the adult community hasn't thought of acting like a kid again? However, the first thing that came to my mind when you wrote about the cute white squirrel was the strange contradictions people have when it comes to attitudes toward rodents. Squirrels are seen as cute, loveable and playful. Rats are seen as ugly, evil and worthy only of death in a trap. Both cause damage to houses. Both can carry disease. Both are intelligent, though rats are likely more intelligent. What's the difference? Squirrels have fluffy tails. Rats have hairless rope like tails. Humans seem attracted to the illusion of soft and fluffy. Seems unfair doesn't it?
Yes to more play! We built fires and made willow tea, had tree forts and a special Kool-Aid tree.
A Kool-Aid tree! That's so awesome.
Love the story. Who among the adult community hasn't thought of acting like a kid again? However, the first thing that came to my mind when you wrote about the cute white squirrel was the strange contradictions people have when it comes to attitudes toward rodents. Squirrels are seen as cute, loveable and playful. Rats are seen as ugly, evil and worthy only of death in a trap. Both cause damage to houses. Both can carry disease. Both are intelligent, though rats are likely more intelligent. What's the difference? Squirrels have fluffy tails. Rats have hairless rope like tails. Humans seem attracted to the illusion of soft and fluffy. Seems unfair doesn't it?
It does. And we had squirrels in our attic a few houses ago. We had them humanely removed. Rats we've had as pets and I adore them. So go figure!
Personally, I am not a fan of either. It just always amazes me that people get all gooey about squirrels.
It's all based on aesthetics, I think. I do like the way they look but recognize the nuisance factor.