My life is a regular thrill ride.

by chuckofish

I was walking to the dry cleaners after work today (if it’s only a few blocks away, why give up your parking spot, even if means carrying your pants on a hanger down the sidewalk), when I saw something move in the area behind my apartment building. I was surprised to see this giant rodent standing perfectly still. He stayed like this long enough for me to get my phone out and furiously text a picture to my family. I was so confused because it looks like a beaver but the tail is all wrong. DUH, my nice family replied, telling me it is obviously a woodchuck.

Does anyone else forget that woodchucks are real because growing up this was the only woodchuck you were acquainted with?

I was a little bummed that I didn’t see him stand up on his hind legs. We both just kind of stood very still until I moved first and he disappeared.

Anywho, there’s something about seeing wildlife that is bigger than a squirrel that always gives me a bit of a start. But on the other hand, at least I met one of my neighbors. LOL.

In other news, we’ve entered the sewing deadline part of the year where I have a list of things I need to make and finish before the holidays. Thus, I spend my weekends (when I’m not in St. Louis gallivanting around) working on projects I can’t share. But let me tell you, there are some cute things in the works.

I just love Liz Climo cartoons.