Squirrel Diner

Posted on 10/05/2019 by Ol' Big Jim

I had a lovely visitor on the back porch this morning. Mr Squirrel showed absolutely no fear of me as he dined on the seeds in the bird feeder.

I just love our back yard! So many squirrels, chipmunks, and birds of every size, shape, and description. I am such a very lucky man, aren’t I?

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Jim L. Wright is a storyteller with a lifetime of experiences as colorful as the characters he creates. Born and raised in Piedmont, Alabama, Jim’s connection to the land, history, and people of the region runs deep. His debut novel New Yesterdays is set in his hometown, where he grew up listening to stories of the past—stories that sparked his imagination and curiosity for history. Today, Jim lives in Leeds, Alabama, with his husband Zeek, a tour operator who shares his passion for adventure and discovery. Known affectionately as “Ol’ Big Jim,” he has had a diverse career that includes time as a storekeeper, an embalmer, a hospital orderly, and a medical coder. There are even whispers—unconfirmed, of course—that he once played piano in a house of ill repute. No matter the job, one thing has remained constant: Jim is a teller of tales. His stories—sometimes humorous, sometimes thought-provoking—are often inspired by his unique life experiences. Many of these tales can be found on his popular blog, Ol’ Big Jim, where he continues to share his musings with a loyal readership. Jim’s adventures have taken him far beyond Alabama. For seven years, he lived in Amman, Jordan, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. His time there, spent in smoky coffee shops, enjoying a hookah and a cup of tea while scribbling in his ever-present notebook, deeply influenced his worldview and his writing. When Jim isn’t writing, he’s thinking about writing. His stories, whether tall tales from his past or imaginative reimagining is of historical events should read from his past or imaginative reimaginings of historical events, reflect a life lived fully and authentically. With New Yesterdays, Jim brings readers a rich tapestry of history, fantasy, and human connection. Visit his blog at www.olbigjim.com to read more of his stories, or follow him on social media to keep up with his latest musings and projects, one of which is a series that follows Bonita McCauley, an amateur detective who gets into some very sticky situations. His book, New Yesterdays, can be found at Amazon US, Amazon UK, Smashwords, and Barnes and Noble.
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11 Responses to Squirrel Diner

  1. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    10/05/2019 at 15:19

    I initially misread your headline and thought you were going to share a recipe. Ha ha ha. Glad to see you have so many friends in the yard.

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  2. jaysquires's avatar jaysquires says:
    10/05/2019 at 16:48

    I gotta go along with John. I misread the title. (Knowing your humor, I’m not too sure it wasn’t intentional!) And by the way, you could have gone all day without mentioning squirrel dumplings! LOL, good pictures, Jim. And yes, you are a lucky guy.

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  3. T. W. Dittmer's avatar T. W. Dittmer says:
    11/05/2019 at 08:15

    Great back yard! Squirrels can get pretty friendly, almost brazen at times.

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  4. travelsinfloridaandbeyond's avatar travelsinfloridaandbeyond says:
    01/08/2019 at 18:35

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then you have 10,000 words! And these pictures do tell just how these squirrels operate. They love to get into bird feeders. I never found a good way to keep them out and I guess you just decided to let them have what they wanted, too.

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    • Ol' Big Jim's avatar Ol' Big Jim says:
      02/08/2019 at 00:41

      Thank you for visiting, and for your kind words! Yes, we decided to just let the squirrels and chipmunks have their way with the feeder. It’s lovely to watch them enjoying it!

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  5. Lakshmi Bhat's avatar Lakshmi Bhat says:
    08/09/2019 at 10:16

    Beautiful. It is a pleasure to watch them. We have them here too and they come to eat pieces of chapati we put out for them.
    Chapati – Wikipedia

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