Ivy's Nemesis

There are about 20 large trees on the property where we live and they are full of squirrels. Ivy would like to get hold of at least one of them! She spends her days in front of the sliding glass door or on a chair in the eating nook watching the squirrels. The squirrels know she is there and I honestly believe at least one of them enjoys teasing her. This squirrel sits on the patio swing or suns himself on the privacy fence around the patio. The picture on the bottom was taken after I watched him sleep in the sun for several minutes. He finally woke up (top picture) and proceeded to the lamp post to sit and munch on some flowers in a pot. All the while, Ivy is inside whining and running from window to window to try to find a way out. At least it gives her something to do!

Ivy and I leave tomorrow for a little trip north. We hope to visit family and friends in Ohio as well as visit Iris (a friend who was in Spain with me) in Detroit, maybe a cousin in Maryland, and my kids in New York City. We'll see how tired of traveling we get. I am beginning my quest for a spot to settle down come June when the Johnson's return to their home and I move on. This decision is proving to be very difficult! Please pray for me in the weeks ahead. I send you all my greetings and love!