I woke today just as dawn was starting. The sky to the east was pale blue, light pink, and wisps of soft grey... and a dash of darque as the little black squirrel raced along the railing and onto the porch. I opened the door and offered a fat peanut... and oho! This was not Madame, but another of her kindred who danced the yes... no, yes please... no... dance, not quite confident enough to take the peanut from my hand. Then he raced up onto the table, and when I held it out, very daintily took... Sign in to see full entry.