dear squirrels,

please be warned.

jesse has taken out his air rifle. i am sad to inform you that i have given my permission to use whatever (humane) means necessary to stop you from ruining our potager. the tiny seeds you have already dug up in the last two days and the plants you plan on gnawing and destroying need our protection. we have tried other ways of keeping you out of the garden, but you insist on making it your playground. you don't even eat what you find, but rather choose to destroy. when you broached the unspoken line of breaking into our home for green beans on our kitchen counter last july, all previously held concerns of being a "mean and horrible person" left.

i do not enjoy this battle.  i used to even think you were cute.


i pray that you listen to my warning.

sincerely,
annalea