Summer arrives on its own schedule, painting the landscape a luscious green. The heat of the day keeps us tucked in a cool house, but not without restlessness. Ric offers a late afternoon drive and parks near a trail so I can wander in.
Tall oaks, beech trees, and maples create a canopy of shade. I stop to let my eyes readjust to the sudden change in light. A small creature whirs past, and I recognize the black stripes of a chipmunk.
Darn, I think. Missed it.
But the chipmunk, like me, is only seeking a cooler patch. Perched on a fallen log just beside the path, the small animal stops to enjoy a snack.
These tiny creatures never fail to delight me. An unexpected treasure making my day.
One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful capture, VJ, and the chipmunk is too cute!
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They always make me smile. Thanks Eugi
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Nice capture!
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Thank you!
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Gotta love the chipmunk, so adorable and he looks wonderful in that luscious green!
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They always make me smile. Thanks Heather
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Welcome!
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So cute. We do not see squirrels in this part.
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No? This little fellow is a chipmunk – smaller than a squirrel, and quite tameable.
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We don’t see either of them.
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Yes thank you for sharing that luscious green and that adorable creature! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah.
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Thanks for sharing your luscious green and the chipper little chipmunk. We’re having a luscious green June, too. I’ve been enjoying a walk around the neighborhood with my husband every day.
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So good for the soul.
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That’s a good way to put it, yes.
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