Thankful Thimble Thursday...with Eddy

We've reached Thursday, which of course means we're ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Thimble is here to share some gratitude, but this time she has herself a co-star.

The closest to the camera there is Thimble, and the co-star she's staring down at is Eddy. Thimble and Eddy don't always get along the best, but lately they've been co-existing pretty well. Thimble is very thankful for that.

Eddy pretty much lives in my bedroom, because that's the skittish girl's favorite room of the house, and she very much so does not like some of the other kitties who are out and about in the house. Eddy loves Evan, so she's happy to spend plenty of time with him. The only other cat she really tolerates is Thimble. They sometimes have their own miniature little cat fights, but even those lately don't exist. Thimble also loves going into my bedroom, and so she's grateful that lately Eddy has been very pleasant with her, because that means she can go in my room without getting chased or smacked.

Eddy got to be in today's post because, for a certain reason, Thimble will be the main star of tomorrow's Friday post instead of the usual Eddy.

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Now, let's share the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. Life is too short to tolerate _________.

2. _________ gives me hope.

3. I've been feeling _________ because _________.

4. I'm well aware that my _________ is a bit odd.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's wildlife tips is about those bright-eyed, bushy-tailed rodents we so often seen running about. That is, squirrels. As we've all certainly witnessed, squirrels are not all that particular when it comes to what they'll put in their mouths. They are pretty resilient, but that doesn't mean we should throw any and every food out there for them. For example, bread and starchy foods are not the best diet choice for squirrels, especially when moldy. Even peanuts and corn are not all that ideal for them, again, especially when moldy. Of course, human junk food is also not a great option.

So, if you want to throw some snacks out for the squirrels, such as to enhance that Squirrel TV, try to offer them some foods that are a bit healthier for them. What, then, are some potential foods you can offer squirrels as healthy snacks? Tree nuts are one option, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and hickory nuts. Vegetables can also be just as healthy for squirrels as they are for us, and some good options for squirrels include carrots, broccoli, and zucchini. Another option is fruit, such as apple, strawberries, and grapes. So, while squirrels may not be picky when it comes to food, if you wish to offer them some choices, there are some healthy ones you can try. Then, you and your furbabies can enjoy a healthy episode of Squirrel TV.