Just a thought...

 

It seemed to happen gradually.  But now there is a noticeable increase in the number of squirrels in the yard.  In fact, throughout the entire neighborhood.  They are everywhere.  Running with their little hop-like run, zipping up tree trunks and darting out on branches, that don’t look like they should hold their weight.  Then flinging themselves off and onto the next tree over.  Fearless.

All day they chase each other, darting this way then that.  Truly, better knees than I have, making instant turns and leaps.  I hear them going across my roof, up the window screen and then back to the other side.  Too bad I couldn’t bottle some squirrel energy.  I’d make a fortune.

Maybe I could sell it in neighborhood bars.  “Enjoy a refreshing beverage, now with a squirrel chaser.”

 

Okay, maybe not.