Creatures of Habit

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Rats are creatures of habit. Whether in the wild or as pets, they have patterns of behavior. Grooming, cleaning the nest, foraging for food, exercise and sleep are regular parts of a rat’s day. They are industrious and curious.

Still Just a Rat in a Cage...

The Rat Wants Out” by donjd2
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I am really not a fan of Smashing Pumpkins, but their song "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" comes to mind on this, the fortyteenth day of quarantine, in Marpril. The lyric "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage" is completely apropos.

The first week wasn't bad at all. We had a massive yard project and it was warm and sunny. We ended each day too tired to move and no interest in the news. Just some BritBox streaming and sleeves of Oreos.

Rats - Bad PR?

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Rats’ tails aren’t the most attractive things and truth-be-told their scaly-looking tails are a bit reminiscent of snakeskin. I’ve always heard that squirrels

Rats Will Survive

Over the years, I’m sure we have all seen the videos of city rats dragging away a slice of pizza or an Egg McMuffin.  Rats will eat whatever is available. They are survivors. Welcome to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prepare to eat.

You Dirty Rat...

When people think of rats, they think of disease, dirty deeds done by those lacking ethics, and traitorous turncoats. Rats are actually quite fastidious. The bubonic plague may not have been brought to us by rats, or even fleas from rats, but by

Rat on a Wheel

All those working years...running on the wheel and never really getting anywhere.  The view never changed.

Rat Droppings...Thoughts on Retirement

All throughout my life, Back-to-School ads and displays brought about feelings of