Editor’s Column: Squirrel!

We’ve got a squirrel (or two) living in the willow tree in our yard. Our upstairs window gives me a bird’s-eye view of squirrel world. Last week I watched Mr. or Mrs. Squirrel stuffing mouthfuls of willow leaves into his or her tree dwelling, insulating the nest, I assume. Like most squirrels, this one was in a perpetual state of “hurry up and get ready for winter.” And then I realized I feel just like…