Random Thoughts

At work, we have chipmunks. Normally I see only one. I knew there had to be more than one around because they have an extensive tunnel system under the sidewalks. Yesterday, I had the utter joy to see two chipmunks playing with each other. To my untrained eye, it looked like they were playing cops and robbers. This went on for about 3 minutes, as they darted in and around the grass and sidewalk I was on. Every so often the one being chased would stop and hunker down in a grassy patch. The other chipmunk would pause and consider his/her options. Suddenly, the chaser would pounce on the "hidden" chipmunk and the chase would begin again. I don't know what the average speed of the chase was, but it looked faster than my MINI's ability to takeoff!

More random thoughts...

The above picture is of my sweet Willowby Bobbin. I took it with my Samsung mobile phone. Check out his long, dark eyelashes. It almost makes him look Egyptian.

Isn't it amazing how ants come in some many different sizes? How many other critters come in sizes as varied as ants and look exactly the same?

Did you know that "fauna" means "the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment?" I learned this from watching "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

Every morning I open the window in my bathroom as I am getting ready for work to let out the shower steam and let in the fresh air. At the new house, there is a cacophony of birdsong. I get a different symphony every morning.

I'll add more thoughts as they occur. I'd love to hear your random thoughts!

J.